🔧 Front Windshield Wipers - Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your CR-V is a quick maintenance job that keeps visibility clear in rain and road spray. The blades use a hook-style arm, so the swap is straightforward once the arms are lifted carefully.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 0.2-0.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off before lifting the wiper arms.
• Lift the wiper arm slowly; if it snaps back, it can crack the glass.
• Put a towel on the windshield if you want extra protection while the arm is raised.
• No battery disconnect is required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Clean microfiber towel
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade - Driver: 26" - Qty: 1
• Front wiper blade - Passenger: 16" - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Turn the wipers fully off and remove the key or switch the vehicle to OFF.
• Lift only one wiper arm at a time so you do not mix up blade sizes.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise the wiper arm

• Lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays upright.
• Use a microfiber towel under the arm if you want extra protection.
• Keep firm control of the arm.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Find the small release tab where the blade connects to the arm.
• Press the tab with your fingers and slide the blade downward to unhook it from the arm.
• Remove the blade from the hook-style arm.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side blade

• Align the new 26" front wiper blade with the hook on the arm.
• Slide it into place until it clicks.
• Gently tug the blade to make sure it is locked.

Step 4: Repeat on the passenger side

• Lift the passenger-side arm carefully.
• Remove the old blade using the same release tab method.
• Install the new 16" front wiper blade and confirm it clicks in securely.

Step 5: Lower the arms and test

• Lower both wiper arms back onto the glass gently.
• Turn the ignition on and test the wipers with washer fluid.
• Check that both blades sweep smoothly and do not chatter or skip.

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✅ After Repair

• Spray washer fluid and confirm both blades clear the windshield evenly.
• If either blade streaks, make sure it is fully locked into the arm.
• Replace both blades together for the best performance.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $70-$130 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $25-$45 (parts only)

You Save: $45-$85 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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