Wiper Blades - Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
2. Lift off the air filter cover and remove
the filter.
Air filter
3. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing
with a damp cloth.
4. Replace the filter.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Replace the filter according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
8-22
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Hot waxes applied by automatic car
washes have been known to affect the
cleanability of windows.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
Air filter cover
used by some commercial car washes.
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.
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.
M Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't move the
wipers by hand.

Wiper Blades

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