Mazda Mazda5 Owner's Manual page 317

If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
qReplacing Windscreen Wiper Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, do not try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.
NOTE
When raising both windscreen wiper
arms, raise the driver's side wiper arm
first. When lowering the wiper arms,
slowly lower the wiper arm from the
passenger's side first while supporting it
with your hand. Forcefully lowering the
wiper arms could damage the wiper arm
and blade, and may scratch or crack the
windscreen.
Owner Maintenance
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip. Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windscreen,
do not let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Tab
Maintenance and Care
Plastic locking clip
Metal support
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