Mazda 2: Wiper Blades

CAUTION

Hot waxes applied by automatic car washers have been known to affect the wiper's ability to clean windows.

To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use petrol, paraffi n, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.

When the wiper lever is in the AUTO position and the ignition is switched ON, the wipers may move automatically in the following cases:

Be careful not to pinch hands or fi ngers as it may cause injury, or damage the wipers. When washing or servicing the vehicle, make sure the wiper lever is in the OFF position.

Contamination of either the windscreen or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness. Common sources are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments 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.

Replacing 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

To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper arm fi rst. Conversely, when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down fi rst.

(Type A)

  1. Raise the wiper arm.
  2. Open the clip and slide the blade assembly in the direction of the arrow.

Wiper Blades


  1. Tilt the blade assembly and remove it from the arm.

Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades


CAUTION

To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, do not let it slap down on the windscreen.

  1. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of blade holder.

Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades


  1. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

Replacing Windscreen Wiper Blades


CAUTION

  1. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

    Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

Wiper Blades


(Type B)

  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.

Wiper Blades


CAUTION

To prevent damage to the windscreen let the wiper arm down easily, don't let it slap down on the windscreen.

  1. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support.

 

  1. Remove the metal stiffeners from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

Wiper Blades


CAUTION

  1. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

    Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

Wiper Blades


NOTE

Install the blade so that the tabs are toward the bottom of the wiper arm.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.

  1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)


CAUTION

To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

  1. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)


  1. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)


CAUTION

Do not bend or discard the stiffeners.

You need to use them again.

  1. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

    Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)


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