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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check that the wiper blade
claws are fitted in the grooves
of the wiper insert.
• If the wiper blade claws are
not fitted in the grooves of
the wiper insert, grasp the
wiper insert and slide it back
and forth multiple times to
insert the claws into the
grooves.
• Lightly lift up the center of the wiper insert to make the insert eas-
ier to slide.
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1
When installing a wiper blade, reverse the procedure in steps
2
and
.
After installing the wiper blade, check that the connection is locked.
■Wiper blade and wiper insert handling
Improper handling may result in damage to the wiper blades or wiper insert. If
you have any concerns about replacing the wiper blades or wiper insert your-
self, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Front wiper blade cap
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The cap cannot be removed, as it is integrated with the front wiper blade.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage
●Be careful not to damage the claws when replacing the wiper insert.
●After the wiper blade is removed from the wiper arm, place a cloth, etc.,
between the rear window and wiper arm to prevent damage to the rear
window.
●Be sure not to pull excessively on the wiper insert or deform its metal
plates.
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