🔧 Front Windshield Wiper Blades - Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Tacoma is a quick job. The blades use a hook-style arm, so the old blades unclip and the new ones snap on in their place.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.25-0.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the wipers off and remove the key before starting.
• Keep the wiper arms supported. If a bare arm snaps back onto the glass, it can crack the windshield.
• Work carefully around the windshield edges and cowl area.
• No battery disconnect is required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Clean microfiber towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 24", Passenger: 18" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground with the ignition off.
• Lift one blade at a time so the wiper arm does not slam back down.
• Put a towel on the windshield under the arm if you want extra protection.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the driver-side wiper arm

• Use your hand to lift the wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up.
• Keep a firm grip on the arm.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Find the small release tab where the blade connects to the hook on the arm.
• Press the tab and slide the blade downward to unhook it.
• Remove the blade from the arm.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side blade

• Align the new blade’s connector with the hook on the arm.
• Slide it into place until it clicks and locks.
• Gently pull on the blade to make sure it is secure.

Step 4: Repeat on the passenger side

• Lift the passenger-side arm.
• Use the same release-tab method to remove the old blade.
• Install the new passenger-side blade until it clicks into place.

Step 5: Lower the arms carefully

• Lower each arm slowly onto the windshield.
• Make sure the blade sits flat and straight on the glass.

Step 6: Test the new wipers

• Turn the ignition on and run the washer/wiper switch.
• Check for smooth movement, proper contact, and no streaking or chatter.

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✅ After Repair

• Spray washer fluid and confirm both blades clear the windshield evenly.
• If a blade chatters, recheck that it is fully locked on the arm.
• Replace wiper blades in pairs for the best performance.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$120 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$45 (parts only)

You Save: $40-$75 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.5 hours.

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