Wiper Rubber: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE FR WIPER BLADE LH
1. Remove the front wiper blade LH from the front wiper arm LH.
  NOTE: Do not fold down the front wiper arm with the front wiper blade removed from it.
REMOVE WIPER RUBBER LH
1. Remove the front wiper rubber LH from the front wiper blade.
2. Remove the 2 wiper rubber backing plates from the wiper rubber LH.
INSTALL WIPER RUBBER LH
1. Install the 2 wiper rubber backing plates to the wiper rubber LH.
  NOTE: Install the backing plates in the correct direction.
  
  Fig 1: Installing 2 Wiper Rubber Backing Plates To Wiper Rubber
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2. Install the wiper rubber LH so that the head part (larger side) of the wiper rubber faces the arm axle side.
  NOTE: Push the front wiper blade into the grooves of the wiper rubber to engage them completely.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Head Part Of Wiper Rubber Faces Arm Axle Side
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