1. Open the hood.
CAUTION:
If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, the tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.
3. Detach the cap tabs from the windshield wiper arm while slightly moving the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.
4. Loosen the nut slightly while pressing the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure.
5. Close the hood.
6. Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow (1) from the serrated connecting part.
CAUTION:
Always temporarily tighten the temporary joint nut when removing the windshield wiper arm. If it is removed from the serrated connecting part without temporarily tightening the nut, the windshield wiper arm could contact the hood.
7. Remove the nut.
8. Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note.)
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)
1. Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm.
CAUTION:
If the windshield wiper arm end is placed directly on the windshield after removing the windshield wiper blade, it could scratch the windshield. If the windshield wiper arm end is placed on the windshield, place it on a rag to protect the windshield.
1. Pull the windshield wiper blade tab up in the direction of the arrow (1).
2. Press the windshield wiper blade end in the direction of the arrow (3) while tilting it in the direction of the arrow (2).
3. Remove the windshield wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (4) from the windshield wiper arm.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.