Windshield Wiper Arm: Notes

Open the hood.
CAUTION:
- If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.
Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.

Fig 1: Detaching Cap Tabs From Windshield Wiper Arm Slightly Moving Cap
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Detach cap tabs from the windshield wiper arm while slightly moving the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.
Loosen nuts until it is jointed temporarily with the windshield wiper arm pressed as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Loosening Nuts Temporarily With Windshield Wiper Arm
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Close the hood.
Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow from the serrated connecting part.

Fig 3: Raising Windshield Wiper Arm
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Always temporarily tighten the temporary joint nut when removing the windshield wiper arm. If it is removed from the serrated connecting part without temporarily tightening the nut, the windshield wiper arm could contact the hood.
Remove the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Nut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the windshield wiper arm.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT .)