🔧 Accord - Front Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll remove the old front wiper blades from the wiper arms and snap on new blades. On your Accord, putting the wipers into “maintenance/service position” makes the arms easier to lift safely and helps prevent accidentally cracking the windshield.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 10-20 minutes

Assumption: Your Accord uses 26" (driver) and 16" (passenger) front blades.

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Never let a bare wiper arm snap onto the windshield; it can crack the glass.
• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear of hinge points when folding the wiper arms up.
• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before working near the wipers.
• ⚠️ Place a towel on the windshield while swapping blades for extra protection.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Work gloves
• Microfiber towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 26", Passenger: 16" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and switch the ignition OFF.
• Put a microfiber towel on the lower windshield area as a cushion.
• Set the wipers to service position so the arms are easier to lift: Ignition ON > Ignition OFF > within 30 seconds hold the wiper stalk in MIST for 2+ seconds.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Move the wipers into service position

• Use the wiper stalk to run the service position sequence: Ignition ON > Ignition OFF > within 30 seconds hold MIST for 2+ seconds.
• The wipers should stop partway up the windshield where you can safely lift the arms.

Step 2: Lift the wiper arms carefully

• Use work gloves and gently lift one wiper arm away from the glass.
• Slide the microfiber towel under the arm area for extra protection.
• Do one side at a time.

Step 3: Remove the old wiper blade

• Use your hands (with work gloves) to find the release on the blade where it attaches to the arm.
• If it’s a push-button style: press the button and slide the blade downward off the arm.
• If it’s a J-hook style: rotate the blade 90° and slide it down and out of the hook.
• Set the old blade aside, and keep holding the arm so it doesn’t snap back.

Step 4: Install the new wiper blade

• Use your hands to match the new blade’s connector to the wiper arm type (most blades include adapters).
• Slide the new blade onto the arm until it clicks or locks.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s fully seated and won’t slide off.

Step 5: Lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield

• Use your hand to guide the arm down slowly onto the glass.
• Remove the microfiber towel and repeat Steps 2–5 for the other side.

Step 6: Return wipers to normal parked position

• Turn the ignition ON and use the wiper stalk to turn wipers ON briefly, then OFF, so they park normally.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition ON and test: washer spray + low speed + high speed.
• Check for streaking or skipping. If it chatters, clean the glass and blade edge with a damp towel.
• Make sure both blades are fully latched and not loose on the arms.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $40-$90 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $20-$30 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.2-0.4 hours.

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