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2010 Toyota Matrix Rear Windshield Wiper Replacement

If you need to replace the rear windshield...

iFixit Library 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix Very easy 30 seconds Guide 177649

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Before you begin

If you need to replace the rear windshield wiper of a 2010 Toyota Matrix, use this guide to accomplish the task. This replacement would be needed if the windshield wiper is broken or worn out. A broken or worn out windshield wiper will affect the visibility of the rear windshield. It is recommended to clean the entire rear windshield after the replacement.

Step 1

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Observe the entire rear windshield wiper and see where the arm and rear windshield wiper is.
The arm section is near where the base is. The base is where the entire rear windshield wiper is attached to.
The other section that is not attached to base is the rear windshield wiper blade.

Step 2

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Remove the back cover of the rear windshield wiper arm on the end.

Step 3

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Lift the entire rear windshield wiper and the arm up.

Step 4

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Rotate the rear wiper perpendicular to the holder until you hear a click.
The length of the rear wiper should be facing towards you.

Step 5

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Pull out or detach the old rear wiper blade from the rear wiper arm.
You should hear click as it detaches.

Step 6

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Insert the semi-circle hook of the arm wiper into the new wiper blade opening in the middle.
Attach the semi-circle arm hook onto the new wiper blade.
Once click is heard, then the new wiper blade is attached.
Once the new wiper blade is attached, you can bring down the arm.

Step 7

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Replace the back cover.
The rear windshield wiper replacement is completed.