REAR WIPER RUBBER (for Hatchback): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- REMOVE REAR WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY
- Raise the rear wiper blade to the position shown in the illustration, where the meshing of the claw disengages making a clicking sound.NOTE: Do not break the claw.
- Pull the rear wiper blade straight away from the wiper arm toward the left side of the vehicle.NOTE: Do not bend the rear wiper arm with the rear wiper blade removed, as the arm tip could damage the windshield surface.
- Raise the rear wiper blade to the position shown in the illustration, where the meshing of the claw disengages making a clicking sound.
- REMOVE REAR WIPER RUBBER
- Pull the end of the wiper rubber protruding from the blade stopper as shown in the illustration.NOTE: Do not pull out the wiper rubber forcibly.
Otherwise, the backing plates will be deformed or the blade claw will be damaged.HINT:
Pushing the rubber from the end toward the middle of the rear wiper blade allows it to be removed more easily.
- Remove the 2 wiper rubber backing plates from the wiper rubber.
- Pull the end of the wiper rubber protruding from the blade stopper as shown in the illustration.