🔧 Veloster - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll remove the old front wiper blades from the wiper arms and clip new blades on. Fresh blades restore clear visibility and reduce windshield streaking and chatter.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear of the hinge; the wiper arm spring is strong.
• ⚠️ Put a towel on the windshield; if the arm snaps down it can crack glass.
• ⚠️ Turn the car OFF before working near the wipers so they can’t move.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• Microfiber towel
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Step stool

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 26", Passenger: 14" - Qty: 2

Assumption: your Veloster uses 26"/14" front blades.

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, transmission in neutral, and set the parking brake.
• Place a microfiber towel on the lower windshield under each wiper arm.
• If your wipers sit too low to lift safely, put them in service position:
• Turn ignition ON, then OFF; within 20 seconds, lift the wiper stalk to MIST and hold ~2 seconds to move the wipers up.
• “Service position” just lifts wipers for access.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the wiper arm safely

• Use your hands to lift the wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up.
• Keep the microfiber towel under the arm in case it drops.

Step 2: Remove the old wiper blade

• Rotate the blade so it’s perpendicular (90°) to the wiper arm.
• Most Veloster blades use a J-hook (a J-shaped metal hook at the end of the arm).
• Press the small release tab on the blade adapter with your thumb; if it’s tight, use a small flathead screwdriver to gently help the tab move.
• Slide the blade down toward the base of the J-hook, then unhook it and remove the blade.

Step 3: Install the new wiper blade

• Confirm you’re holding the correct size (driver vs passenger) before installing.
• Hook the new blade’s adapter onto the J-hook and slide it upward until it clicks.
• Gently tug the blade with your hand to confirm it’s locked.
• If it didn’t click, it isn’t locked.

Step 4: Lower the arm and repeat on the other side

• Use your hand to lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield slowly.
• Repeat Steps 1–3 for the other front wiper blade.

Step 5: Exit service position (if used)

• Turn ignition ON and run the wipers once, then turn them OFF so they park normally.

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✅ After Repair

• Spray washer fluid and run the wipers on low speed to verify smooth wiping and no streaks.
• If you see chattering, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and a clean towel, then re-test.
• Double-check both blades are fully clipped in (a loose blade can fly off).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $20-$50 (parts only)

You Save: $20-$40 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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