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2005 - 2012 Toyota Rav4 Rear Windshield Wiper Replacement

Windshield wipers should be replaced every 6...

iFixit Library 2005-2012 Toyota RAV4 Very easy 2 minutes Guide 135745

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Before you begin

Windshield wipers should be replaced every 6 months to a year depending on the visibility when driving. Windshield wipers deteriorate overtime due to adverse weather. When this occurs windshield wipers lose their integrity and the blades no longer make contact with the windshield surface so they begin to squeak, skip, and smear reducing driving visibility. This guide will be an easy step-by-step guide on how to remove and replace the rear Windshield Wiper of your 2005 - 2012 Toyota Rav4 .

Step 1

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Lift the cover where the wiper arm is attached to the rear window.
Take your time to remove the cover, Due to adverse weather the plastic could become frail.

Step 2

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Gently lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.

Step 3

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Rotate the wiper upwards which will then release the wipers from the arm.

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Position the new blade on the small bar attachment into the hook of the wiper arm and click it into place.
Be sure to align the groove of the blade with the wiper arm.

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Gently place the wiper back against the rear windows.

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Using your thumb gently push the cover back into the base of the wiper arm.

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After completion of this guide feel free to test out your newly installed rear windshield wiper.