🔧 Front Windshield Wipers - Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Silverado is a quick maintenance job. The blades use a hook-style arm, so the swap is simple once you lift the arm and release the old blade.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Keep the wiper arm from snapping back onto the glass. It can crack the windshield.
• Work with the wipers in the OFF position and key removed.
• Protect the windshield with a towel if you are worried about the arm slipping.
• 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 blades - Driver: 22", Passenger: 22" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and turn the ignition OFF.
• Lift each wiper arm away from the windshield carefully.
• Place a towel on the glass under the arm to prevent damage.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the wiper arm

• Use your hand to lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Set a clean microfiber towel on the glass under the arm for protection.

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 old blade down and off the hook-style arm.
• Keep the arm steady.

Step 3: Install the new blade

• Line up the new blade with the hook on the wiper arm.
• Slide the hook into the blade adapter until it clicks into place.
• Pull lightly on the blade to make sure it is locked.

Step 4: Repeat on the passenger side

• Use the same process with the passenger-side wiper arm.
• Confirm both blades match the correct length before installing.

Step 5: Lower the arms and test

• Carefully lower both arms back onto the windshield.
• Turn the wipers on with washer fluid to check for smooth operation.
• Make sure both blades sweep evenly and do not chatter.

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✅ After Repair

• Test the wipers with washer fluid.
• Check for streaking, skipping, or noise.
• If one blade does not sit flat, remove it and reinstall it fully.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $20-$40 (parts only)

You Save: $40-$80 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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