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Replacing the air cleaner ele-
ment

Replace the air cleaner element according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Under
extremely dusty conditions, replace it
more frequently. It is recommended that
you always use genuine SUBARU parts.

Clip

1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air
cleaner case (rear).
2. Open the air cleaner case and pull the
cover rearward while lifting it up.

3. Remove the air cleaner element.
4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case
(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and
install a new air cleaner element.

5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),
insert the three projections on the air

cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air
cleaner case (front).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE

Install the air cleaner element so that
the surface with “UPR” printed on it
faces upward.

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11-8. Spark plugs

It may be difficult to replace the spark
plugs. It is recommended that you have the
spark plugs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer.

The spark plugs should be replaced
according to the maintenance schedule
in the “Warranty and Maintenance Book-
let”.

CAUTION

Make sure the cables are replaced in
the correct order.

Recommended spark plugs

For the recommended spark plugs, refer to
“Electrical system” FP486.

11-9. Drive belts

It is unnecessary to check the deflection of
the drive belt periodically because your
engine is equipped with an automatic belt
tension adjuster. However, replacement of
the belt should be done according to the
maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.
If the drive belt is loose, cracked or worn,
contact your SUBARU dealer.

11-10. Continuously variable
transmission fluid

It is not necessary to check the transmis-
sion fluid level. Check that there are no
cracks, damage or leakage. However, the
fluid inspection should be performed ac-
cording to the maintenance schedule in
the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

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11-11. Front differential gear
oil and rear differential gear
oil

It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.

Recommended grade and
viscosity

Each oil manufacturer has its own base
oils and additives. Never use different
brands together. For details, refer to “Front
differential and rear differential gear oil”
FP484.

CAUTION

Using a differential gear oil other
than the specified oil may cause a
decline in vehicle performance.

11-12. Brake fluid

Checking the fluid level

WARNING

Never let brake fluid contact your

eyes because brake fluid can be
harmful to your eyes. If brake
fluid gets in your eyes, immedi-
ately flush them thoroughly with
clean water. For safety, when
performing this work, wearing
eye protection is advisable.

Brake fluid absorbs moisture

from the air. Any absorbed moist-
ure can cause a dangerous loss
of braking performance.

If the vehicle requires frequent

refilling, there may be a leak. If
you suspect a problem, have the
vehicle checked at your SUBARU
dealer.

CAUTION

When adding brake fluid, be care-

ful not to allow any dirt into the
reservoir.

Never splash the brake fluid over

painted surfaces or rubber parts.

Alcohol contained in the brake
fluid may damage them.

Be careful not to spill brake fluid

when adding it. If brake fluid
touches the exhaust pipe, it may
cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or
a fire. If brake fluid gets on the
exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe it
off.

“MAX” level line

“MIN” level line

The brake fluid level must be checked in
this area.

Check the fluid level monthly.
Check the fluid level on the outside of the
reservoir. Be sure to check the fluid level
for the brake system at the shaded area in
the illustration.

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If the fluid level is below “MIN”, add the
recommended brake fluid to “MAX”. Use
only brake fluid from a sealed container.

Recommended brake fluid

Refer to “Fluids” FP485.

CAUTION

Never use different brands of brake
fluid together. Also, avoid mixing
DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids even if
they are the same brand.

11-13. Brake booster

The brake booster utilizes the vacuum
produced by the engine manifold to reduce
the force required to depress the brake
pedal.
The vacuum in the brake booster may be
insufficient if the brake pedal is depressed
when the engine is stopped or after the
vehicle has been parked for a long period
of time. It such cases, it is necessary to
depress the brake pedal using greater
force than usual.

11-14. Brake pedal

Check the brake pedal free play and
reserve distance according to the main-
tenance schedule in the “Warranty and
Maintenance Booklet”.

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11-15. Replacement of brake
pad

The disc brakes have audible wear in-
dicators on the brake pads. If the brake
pads wear close to their service limit, the
wear indicator makes a very audible
scraping noise when the brake pedal is
applied.

If you hear this scraping noise each time
you apply the brake pedal, have the brake
pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible.

CAUTION

If you continue to drive despite the
scraping noise from the audible
brake pad wear indicator, it will
result in the need for costly brake
rotor repair or replacement.

Breaking-in of new brake
pads

When replacing the brake pad, use only
genuine SUBARU parts. After replace-
ment, the new parts must be broken in.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

11-16. Tires and wheels

Types of tires

You should be familiar with the type of tires
present on your vehicle.

All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road
conditions. However, all season tires do
not offer as much traction performance as
winter (snow) tires in heavy or loose snow
or on icy roads.
All season tires are identified by “ALL
SEASON” and/or “M+S” (Mud & Snow) on
the tire sidewall.

Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed capability
tires best suited for highway driving under
dry conditions.
Summer tires are inadequate for driving on
slippery roads such as on snow-covered or
icy roads.
If you drive your vehicle on snow-covered
or icy roads, we strongly recommend the
use of winter (snow) tires.
When installing winter tires, be sure to
replace all four tires.

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Winter (snow) tires

Winter tires are best suited for driving on
snow-covered and icy roads. However,
winter tires do not perform as well as
summer tires and all season tires on roads
other than snow-covered and icy roads.

Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) (if equipped)

The tire pressure monitoring system pro-
vides the driver with a warning message by
sending a signal from a sensor that is
installed in each wheel when tire pressure
is severely low. The tire pressure monitor-
ing system will activate only when the
vehicle is driven. Also, this system may not
react immediately to a sudden drop in tire
pressure (for example, a blow-out caused
by running over a sharp object).

If you adjust the tire pressures in a warm
garage and will then drive the vehicle in
cold outside air, the resulting drop in tire
pressures may cause the low tire pressure
warning light to illuminate. To avoid this
problem when adjusting the tire pressures
in a warm garage, inflate the tires to
pressures higher than those shown on
the tire placard. Specifically, inflate them
by an extra 1 psi (6.9 kPa, 0.07 kgf/cm

) for

every difference of 108F (5.68C) between
the temperature in the garage and the

temperature outside. By way of example,
the following table shows the required tire
pressures that correspond to various out-
side temperatures when the temperature
in the garage is 608F (15.68C).
Example:
Tire size: 245/50R20 102H
Standard tire pressures:
Front: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

)

Rear: 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm

)

Garage temperature: 608F (15.68C)

Outside

temperature

Adjusted pressure

[psi (kPa, kgf/cm

)]

Front

Rear

308F (−18C)

36 (250, 2.5)

108F (−128C)

38 (265, 2.65)

−108F (−238C)

40 (280, 2.8)

If the low tire pressure warning light
illuminates when you drive the vehicle in
cold outside air after adjusting the tire
pressures in a warm garage, re-adjust the
tire pressures using the method described
above. Then, increase the vehicle speed
to at least 20 mph (32 km/h) and check to
see that the low tire pressure warning light
turns off a few minutes later. If the low tire
pressure warning light does not turn off,
the tire pressure monitoring system may
not be functioning normally. In this event,
go to a SUBARU dealer to have the

system inspected as soon as possible.

While the vehicle is driven, friction be-
tween tires and the road surface causes
the tires to warm up. After illumination of
the low tire pressure warning light, any
increase in the tire pressures caused by an
increase in the outside air temperature or
by an increase in the temperature in the
tires can cause the low tire pressure
warning light to turn off.

System resetting is necessary when the
wheels are changed (for example, a switch
to snow tires) and new TPMS valves are
installed on the newly fitted wheels. Have
this work performed by a SUBARU dealer
following wheel replacement.

It may not be possible to install TPMS
valves on certain wheels that are on the
market. Therefore, if you change the
wheels (for example, a switch to snow
tires), use wheels that have the same part
number as the standard-equipment
wheels. Without four operational TPMS
valve/sensors on the wheels, the TPMS
will not fully function and the warning light
on the combination meter will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approximately 1
minute.

When a tire is replaced, adjustments are
necessary to ensure continued normal

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operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system. Therefore, as with wheel replace-
ment, you should have the work performed
by a SUBARU dealer.

WARNING

If the low tire pressure warning light
does not illuminate briefly after the
ignition switch is turned ON or the
light illuminates steadily after blink-
ing for approximately 1 minute, you
should have your tire pressure mon-
i t o r i n g s y s t e m c h e c k e d a t a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble.

If this light illuminates while driving,
never brake suddenly and keep
driving straight ahead while gradu-
ally reducing speed. Then slowly
pull off the road to a safe place.
Otherwise, an accident involving
serious vehicle damage and serious
personal injury could occur.

If this light still illuminates while
driving after adjusting the tire pres-
sure, a tire may have significant
damage and a fast leak that causes
the tire to lose air rapidly. If you have
a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire
as soon as possible.

When a spare tire is mounted or a

wheel rim is replaced without the
original pressure sensor/transmitter
being transferred, the low tire pres-
sure warning light will illuminate
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately 1 minute. This indicates the
TPMS is unable to monitor all four
road wheels. Contact your SUBARU
dealer as soon as possible for tire
and sensor replacement and/or sys-
tem resetting. If the light illuminates
steadily after blinking for approxi-
mately 1 minute, promptly contact a
SUBARU dealer to have the system
inspected.

Tire inspection

Check on a daily basis that the tires
are free from serious damage,
nails, and stones. At the same time,
check the tires for abnormal wear.
Contact your SUBARU dealer im-
mediately if you find any problems.

NOTE

When the wheels and tires

strike curbs or are subjected to
harsh treatment as when the
vehicle is driven on a rough

surface, they can suffer damage
that cannot be seen with the
naked eye. This type of damage
does not become evident until
time has passed. Try not to drive
over curbs, potholes or on other
rough surfaces. If doing so is
unavoidable, keep the vehicle’s
speed down to a walking pace or
less, and approach the curbs as
squarely as possible. Also, make
sure the tires are not pressed
against the curb when you park
the vehicle.

If you feel unusual vibration

while driving or find it difficult to
steer the vehicle in a straight line,
one of the tires and/or wheels
may be damaged. Drive slowly to
the nearest authorized SUBARU
dealer and have the vehicle in-
spected.

Tire pressures and wear

Maintaining the correct tire pres-
sures helps to maximize the tires’
service lives and is essential for

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good running performance. Check
and, if necessary, adjust the pres-
sure of each tire (including the
spare - if equipped) at least once a
month (for example, during a fuel
stop) and before any long journey.

Tire placard

Check the tire pressures when the
tires are cold. Use a pressure
gauge to adjust the tire pressures
to the values shown on the tire
placard. The tire placard is located
on the door pillar on the driver’s
side.

Driving even a short distance

warms up the tires and increases
the tire pressures. Also, the tire
pressures are affected by the out-
side temperature. It is best to check
tire pressure outdoors before driv-
ing the vehicle.

When a tire becomes warm, the air
inside it expands, causing the tire
pressure to increase. Be careful not
to mistakenly release air from a
warm tire to reduce its pressure.

NOTE

The air pressure in a tire

increases by approximately 4.3
psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm

) when the

tire becomes warm.

The tires are considered cold

when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours
or has been driven less than 1
mile (1.6 km).

WARNING

Do not let air out of warm tires
to adjust pressure. Doing so
will result in low tire pressure.

Incorrect tire pressures detract from
controllability and ride comfort, and
they cause the tires to wear abnor-
mally.

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1) Correct tire pressure (tread

worn evenly)
Roadholding is good, and
steering is responsive. Rolling
resistance is low, so fuel con-
sumption is also lower.

2) Under inflated tire (tread worn

on shoulders)
Rolling resistance is high, so
fuel consumption is also high-
er.

3) Over inflated (tread worn in the

center)
Ride comfort is poor. Also, the
tire magnifies the effects of
road-surface bumps and dips,
possibly resulting in vehicle
damage.

If the tire placard shows tire pres-
sures for the vehicle when fully
loaded, adjust the tire pressures to
the values that match the loading
conditions.

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with
excessively low tire pressures
can cause the tires to deform
severely and to rapidly heat
up. A sharp increase in tem-
perature could cause tread
separation and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of

vehicle control could lead to
an accident.

Abnormal tire wear

In addition to keeping the inflation
pressure to the correct value to
maintain vehicle drivability and the
longevity of tires, inspecting both
wheel balance and wheel alignment
are also essential.

Wheel balance

Wheels are correctly balanced
when the vehicle is first delivered.
As the tires wear, the wheels will
gradually become imbalanced. Im-
balanced wheels can cause the
followings.

Slight steering wheel vibration

once the vehicle reaches a certain
speed

Abnormal tire wear

Reduced straight-line stability

If you suspect that the wheels are
imbalanced, we recommend that
you have them checked and ba-

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lanced by a SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

Continuing to drive with im-
balanced tires can result in
damaging the steering and
suspension system.

NOTE

Wheel balancing is recom-
mended with a tire repair or a tire
rotation.

Wheel alignment

All 4 wheels are correctly aligned
when the vehicle is first delivered.
The suspension components keep
each wheel in the correct alignment
and in correct contact with the road
surface. Gradually the wheels can
go out of correct alignment.
Incorrect wheel alignment can re-
sult in abnormal tire wear. If you
notice abnormal tire wear, we re-
commend that you contact a
SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

Incorrect wheel alignment can
also reduce the straight-line
stability and cornering perfor-
mance of the vehicle.

Wear indicators

1) New tread
2) Worn tread
3) Tread wear indicator

Each tire incorporates a tread wear
indicator, which becomes visible
when the depth of the tread grooves
decreases to 0.063 in (1.6 mm). A

tire must be replaced when the
tread wear indicator appears as a
solid band across the tread.

WARNING

When a tire’s tread wear indi-
cator becomes visible, the tire
is worn beyond the acceptable
limit and must be replaced
immediately. With a tire in this
condition, driving at high
speeds in wet weather can
cause the vehicle to hydro-
plane. The resulting loss of
vehicle control can lead to an
accident.

NOTE

For safety, inspect tire tread
regularly and replace the tires
before their tread wear indicators
become visible.

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Rotational direction of tires

Example of rotational direction
marked on the sidewall
1) Front

If the tires have specific rotational
direction, refer to the arrow marked
on the side wall.
The arrow should be pointing for-
ward direction when the wheels are
fitted.

Tire rotation

Vehicles equipped with 4 non-
unidirectional tires
1) Front

Vehicles equipped with unidir-
ectional tires
1) Front

Tire wear varies from wheel to
wheel. Move the tires to the posi-
tions shown in the illustration each
time they are rotated. For the tire
rotation schedule, refer to the “War-
ranty and Maintenance Booklet”.

Replace any damaged or unevenly
worn tires at the time of rotation.
After tire rotation, adjust the tire
pressures and make sure the wheel
nuts are correctly tightened.

After driving approximately 600

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miles (1,000 km), check the wheel
nuts again and retighten any nut
that has become loose.

For handling alloy wheels, refer to “Alloy
wheels” FP461.

Tire replacement

The wheels and tires are important and
integral parts of your vehicle’s design; they
cannot be changed arbitrarily. The tires
fitted as standard equipment are optimally
matched to the characteristics of the
vehicle and were selected to give the best
possible combination of running perfor-
mance, ride comfort, and service life. It is
essential for every tire to have a size and
construction matching those shown on the
tire placard and to have a speed symbol
and load index matching those shown on
the tire placard.

Using tires of a non-specified size detracts
from controllability, ride comfort, braking
performance, speedometer accuracy and
odometer accuracy. It also creates incor-
rect body-to-tire clearances and inappro-
priately changes the vehicle’s ground
clearance.

All four tires must be the same in terms of
manufacturer, brand (tread pattern), con-
struction, and size. You are advised to

replace the tires with new ones that are
identical to those fitted as standard equip-
ment.

For safe vehicle operation, SUBARU
recommends replacing all four tires at the
same time.

WARNING

When replacing or installing tire

(s), all four tires must be the same
for following items.

(a) Size

(b) Circumference

(c) Speed symbol

(d) Load index

(e) Construction

(f) Manufacturer

(g) Brand (tread pattern)

(h) Degree of wear

For items (a) to (d), you must
obey the specification that is
printed on the tire placard. The
tire placard is located on the
driver’s door pillar.

If all four tires are not the same
for items (a) to (h), serious me-
chanical damage could occur to
the drivetrain of your car, and

affect the following.

– Ride

– Handling

– Braking

– Speedometer/Odometer cali-

bration

– Clearance between the body

and tires

It also may be dangerous and
lead to loss of vehicle control,
and it can lead to an accident.

Use only radial tires. Do not use

radial tires together with belted
bias tires and/or bias-ply tires.
Doing so can dangerously re-
duce controllability, resulting in
an accident.

Wheel replacement

When replacing wheels due, for example,
to damage, make sure the replacement
wheels match the specifications of the
wheels that are fitted as standard equip-
ment. Replacement wheels are available
at your SUBARU dealer.

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WARNING

Use only those wheels that are
specified for your vehicle. Wheels
not meeting specifications could
interfere with brake caliper opera-
tion and may cause the tires to rub
against the wheel well housing dur-
ing turns. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.

NOTE

When any of the wheels are removed
and replaced for tire rotation or for any
other reason, always check the tight-
ness of the wheel nuts after driving
approximately 600 miles (1,000 km). If
any nut is loose, tighten it to the
specified torque.

11-17. Alloy wheels

Alloy wheels can be scratched and da-
maged easily. Handle them carefully to
maintain their appearance, performance,
and safety.
.

When any of the wheels are removed

and replaced for tire rotation or to change a
flat tire, always check the tightness of the
wheel nuts after driving approximately 600
miles (1,000 km). If any nut is loose,
tighten it to the specified torque.
.

Never apply oil to the threaded parts,

wheel nuts, or tapered surface of the
wheel.
.

Never let the wheel rub against sharp

protrusions or curbs.
.

When wheel nuts, balance weights, or

the center cap are replaced, be sure to
replace them with genuine SUBARU parts
designed for alloy wheels.
.

When stacking and storing removed

tires, place shock-absorbing material be-
tween the tires to protect the wheels from
becoming scratched.

11-18. Windshield washer
fluid

When there is only a small amount of
washer fluid remaining, the windshield
washer fluid warning light will illuminate.
When this occurs, refill the washer fluid.

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Adding the windshield
washer fluid

CAUTION

Never use engine coolant as washer
fluid because it could cause paint
damage.

Remove the washer tank filler cap, then
add windshield washer fluid.

Windshield washer fluid

Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield
washer fluid is unavailable, use clean
water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use
an anti-freeze type windshield washer
fluid. SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid
contains 58.5% methyl alcohol and 41.5%
surfactant by volume. Its freezing tem-
perature varies according to how much it is
diluted, as indicated in the following table.

Washer Fluid

Concentration

Freezing

Temperature

30%

10.48F (−128C)

50%

−48F (−208C)

100%

−498F (−458C)

In order to prevent freezing of washer fluid,
check the freezing temperatures in the
table above when adjusting the fluid
concentration to the outside temperature.
If you fill the reservoir tank with a fluid with
a different concentration from the one
used previously, purge the old fluid from
the piping between the reservoir tank and
washer nozzles by operating the washer
for a certain period of time. Otherwise, if
the concentration of the fluid remaining in
the piping is too low for the outside
temperature, it may freeze and block the
nozzles.

CAUTION

Adjust the washer fluid concen-

tration appropriately for the out-
side temperature. If the concen-
tration is inappropriate, sprayed
washer fluid may freeze on the
windshield and obstruct your
view, and the fluid may freeze in
the reservoir tank.

State or local regulations on

volatile organic compounds may
restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer anti-
freeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol anti-
freeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather
protection without damaging
your vehicle’s paint, wiper blades
or washer system.

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11-19. Replacement of wiper
blades

Grease, wax, insects, or other material 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.

While removing the wiper blades

from the wiper arms, do not
return the wiper arms to the
original positions. Otherwise,
the windshield surface may be
scratched.

When returning the raised wiper

arms to the original positions,
carefully return the wiper arms
on the windshield by hand. You
should not return the wiper arms
to the windshield only by the
return spring. Otherwise, the wi-
per arms may be deformed and/or
the windshield surface may be
scratched.

If you cannot eliminate the streaking even
after following this method, replace the
wiper blades using the following proce-
dures.

Windshield wiper blade as-
sembly

1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.

CAUTION

Hold the wiper arm when replacing
the wiper blade. Holding the wiper
blade, may result in blade deforma-
tion.

Lock knob

2. Hold the wiper blade connection by
hand, push the lock knob to release the
lock, and then pull out the wiper blade
assembly.

NOTE

Do not use a hard object to push the
lock knob. The lock knob may be
scratched.

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3. When installing the wiper blade as-
sembly, align it with the wiper arm connec-
tion part and then slide it in the opposite
direction of removal to install. After instal-
ling the wiper blade assembly, check that
the connection part is locked completely.
4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.

Window wiper blade rubber

Replace the wiper blade rubber according
to the following procedure.
1. Pull the wiper blade rubber until the slit
on the underside of the wiper blade is in
the removal position, as shown in the

illustration, so that it can be removed.
2. Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber
through the slit to remove it.
3. To install a new wiper blade rubber,
perform the removal procedure in the
reverse order. After installation, check that
the tip of the wiper rubber has reached the
end of the cap.

NOTE

It may be difficult to perform the wiper
blade rubber replacement. We recom-
mend that you contact your SUBARU
dealer for wiper blade rubber replace-
ment if necessary.

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