🔧 Front Windshield Wipers - Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Tacoma is a quick maintenance job. You’ll swap the old rubber blades for new ones and verify they sweep cleanly with no streaking or noise.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off and keep the wipers in the parked position before starting.
• Lift each wiper arm carefully. The spring tension is strong and the arm can snap back and crack the glass.
• Protect the windshield with a towel if you set a wiper arm down temporarily.
• No battery disconnect is required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• None
• Microfiber towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 24", Passenger: 18" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground with the ignition off.
• Set the parking brake.
• Make sure the wiper arms are fully parked at the base of the windshield.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the driver-side wiper arm

• Use your hand to lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Hold the arm steady so it does not snap back against the glass.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Use your fingers to press the small release tab on the wiper blade connector.
• Slide the blade down and off the hook-style arm.
• Keep a towel under the arm.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side blade

• Use your fingers to align the new blade opening with the hook on the wiper arm.
• Slide the blade up into place until it clicks and locks.
• Pull lightly on the blade to confirm it is secure.

Step 4: Replace the passenger-side blade

• Repeat the same removal and installation steps on the passenger side.
• Use your fingers only; no special tool is needed.

Step 5: Lower the arms and test

• Carefully lower both wiper arms back onto the windshield.
• Start the vehicle and run the washers briefly to check blade alignment and wipe quality.
• Make sure both blades clear the glass evenly and do not chatter.

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✅ After Repair

• Test the wipers with washer fluid on a clean windshield.
• Check for streaking, skipping, or loose fitment.
• If a blade lifts at highway speed, recheck that it is fully locked onto the arm.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $25-$50 (parts only)

You Save: $35-$70 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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