Rubber wiper inserts, removing and installing: Removing

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Squeeze metal strips together at open end of rubber insert using pliers.

Fig 1: Squeezing Metal Strips Together At Open End Of Rubber Insert Using Pliers

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Remove rubber insert from upper retaining clip.
Slide rubber insert from other clips of wiper blade.
Remove metal strips from rubber.