Subaru Outback (BR): Replacement of wiper blades
Grease, wax, insects, or other materials on the windshield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove the streaks after operating the windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield (or rear window) and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner. After cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the windshield with water.
CAUTION
● Do not clean the wiper blades with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzine. This will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
● When you wish to raise the passenger-side wiper arm, first raise the driver-side wiper arm. Otherwise, the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other, possibly resulting in scratches.
● Return the passenger-side wiper arm to its original position before returning the driver-side wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise, the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other, possibly resulting in scratches.
● When returning the raised wipers to the original positions, return the wipers slowly on the windshield by hand. Returning the wipers from the detached positions by the spring operation might change the shape of the wiper arm or scratch the windshield.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method, replace the wiper blades using the following procedures.
- Windshield wiper blade assembly
- Windshield wiper blade rubber
- Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback)
- Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback)
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Windshield wiper blade assembly
1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.
1) Open the cover
2) Pull down the wiper blade
2. Remove the wiper blade assembly by opening the cover and pulling it down in
the direction shown in t
Windshield wiper blade rubber
1) Support
1. Grasp the locked end of the blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until
the stoppers on the rubber are free of the support.
1) Metal spines
2. If the new blade rubber is not
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback)
1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.
2. Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise.
3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm.
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Defogger and deicer
1) Rear window defogger
2) Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
3) Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with a rear window defogger. Some models are also equipped
with an outside mirror defogger and/or windshield wiper deicer. The defogger and
deicer system is acti
Door open warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the door open warning light
illuminates for approximately 2 seconds and then turns off.
The door open warning light illuminates if any door, the rear gate (Outback)
or trunk lid (Legacy) is not fully closed. This function is effective even
