No, just replace it.
The drivers side wiper blade for a 2005 Subaru Forester is 22 and the passenger side wiper blade is a 19. The rear window wiper is a size 15.
The 2009 Subaru Forester takes a fairly specialized 14" rear wiper blade that is often difficult to find in stock at stores. See sources and related links below for more information on the wiper blade itself and for an installation video. Installation is simple once you have the correct fitting wiper blade.
The 2001 Subaru Forester takes a 21" drivers side, 19" passenger side and a 14" or 15" rear wiper. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only. Be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.
To remove the windshield wipers on a 2009 Subaru Forester, first, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield to a vertical position. Locate the small tab or lever on the underside of the wiper blade where it attaches to the arm, press it down, and slide the blade off the arm. Repeat the process for the other wiper. Finally, lower the wiper arms back to their resting position.
The front wiper attachments are hook end and the rear wiper attachment is Roc Lock 3. Once you get the correct rear blade (very hard to find in stores), its easy to change. See sources and related links below for wiper blade installation videos and correct wiper blades.
The 2000 Subaru Forester takes 21" drivers, 19" passenger side and 14" rear wiper blades. See sources and related links below. Do not buy wipers just by length however, and be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers for the brand wiper you decide to purchase by vehicle make, model and year. This ensures correct length AND attachment.
Yes, there is.
The 1998 Subaru Forester takes a 21" drivers side, 19" passenger side and a 14" rear wiper. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only. Be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.
The 2009 Subaru Forester takes a 24" drivers side, 18" passenger side and a fairly specialized 14" rear wiper that is difficult to find in the stores. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are currently over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.
Assuming that your 2001 is the same as my 2000, the pump is atached at the bottom of the fluid reservoir. It does not need to be primed. --Ken
I went to Rain X website. They said it takes a 15" wiper blade. Just go to any auto parts store or Target or Walmart and buy a 15" blade and install it.
My Chilton repair manual shows it as # 16 - 30 amp - front wiper