Windshield Wiper Arm: Notes

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Open the hood.
CAUTION:
- If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, the tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.
Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Precision Flathead Screwdriver Into Gap Between Windshield Wiper Arm And Cap
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 above, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.
Loosen the nut slightly while pressing the windshield wiper arm pressed as shown in the figure below.

Fig 2: Pressing Windshield Wiper Arm
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Close the hood.
Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure below and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow (1) from the serrated connecting part.

Fig 3: Raising Windshield Wiper Arm
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.
Remove the nut.

Fig 4: Windshield Wiper Arm Nut
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See Windshield Wiper Arm Installation Note .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT .)