61 61 131 Replacing both wiper blades (Denso)

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the wiper arm does not come in contact with the windshield without its wiper blade.

Preliminary work needed:

Remove BOTH WIPER BLADES

Removal:

IMPORTANT: Do not damage the metal rods.

Pull out the wiper blade (1) from the wiper blade (3) in the direction of the arrow using a suitable tool (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Wiper Blade

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Pull out the wiper blade (1) including the metal rods in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 2: Locating Wiper Blade

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Remove both metal rods (1) from the available wiper blades.

Fig 3: Removing Metal Rods From Wiper Blades

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Installation:

Insert both metal rods (1) with the groove (2) on both sides of the wiper blade (3).

Fig 4: Inserting Both Metal Rods With Groove

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Insert wiper blade (1) including metal rods into the wiper blade (2).

Fig 5: Inserting Wiper Blade

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Apply light pressure to the wiper blade (1) and push it in the direction of the arrow until the wiper blade (2) has engaged in the groove (3) on both sides.

Fig 6: Applying Light Pressure To Wiper Blade

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