🔧 ES350 - Front Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll remove the old front wiper blades from the wiper arms and snap new blades in place. On your ES350, the wipers may sit partly under the hood, so you’ll first move them into a “service position” so the arms can lift safely.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before lifting wiper arms so they don’t move unexpectedly.
• ⚠️ Never let a bare wiper arm snap onto the glass; it can crack the windshield.
• ⚠️ Put a towel on the windshield under the arm while you work.
• 🔋 Battery disconnect is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Microfiber towel
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Work gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 26", Passenger: 18" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🅿️ Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• 🧼 Clean heavy dirt off the windshield near the blades to avoid scratching.
• 🧻 Lay a microfiber towel on the windshield where the wiper arms will rest.
• Assumption: Your ES350 uses a wiper “service position” to lift the arms; steps below include that method.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Move the wipers to service position

• Turn the ignition ON, then turn it OFF.
• Within about 45 seconds, move and hold the wiper stalk to the single-wipe (MIST) position for 2–3 seconds to raise the wipers.
• If they don’t move up, start the car, turn it off, and try again.

Step 2: Lift the driver-side wiper arm

• Use a microfiber towel to protect the glass under the arm.
• Lift the wiper arm up until it holds itself away from the windshield.
• Hold the arm firmly at all times.

Step 3: Remove the old blade from the driver-side arm

• Locate the small locking tab where the blade connects to the arm (the “adapter,” which is the plastic connector).
• Press the tab with your fingers; if it’s stubborn, gently assist with a small flathead screwdriver.
• Slide the blade down and off the hook/connector until it releases.

Step 4: Install the new driver-side blade

• Align the new blade’s connector with the wiper arm.
• Slide/push the blade into place until you hear or feel a solid “click” lock.
• Lightly tug on the blade to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 5: Repeat on the passenger side

• Lift the passenger wiper arm and keep the microfiber towel under it.
• Press the locking tab, slide the old blade off, then click the new blade into place.

Step 6: Return the wipers to normal parked position

• Carefully lower both wiper arms back onto the windshield.
• Turn the ignition ON and briefly operate the wipers once to let them park normally.

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✅ After Repair

• 🧪 Spray washer fluid and run the wipers on low speed to verify smooth, quiet wiping.
• 🔍 Check that both blades sit flat on the glass and don’t leave streaks at the ends.
• 🧼 Clean the windshield with glass cleaner for best results.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $25-$55 (parts only)

You Save: $15-$35 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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