🔧 Charger - Front Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll move the wiper arms into a safe “service position,” remove the old blades, and click the new blades on. Doing it this way prevents the wiper arms from hitting the hood edge and avoids scratching the windshield.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• 🛑 Keep fingers clear of the wiper arm hinge (it can snap down hard).
• 🛑 Put a towel on the windshield so the bare metal arm can’t hit glass.
• 🛑 Use the wiper “service position” so the arms clear the hood edge.
• 🛑 Battery disconnect is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Mechanic’s gloves
• Clean shop towel
• Painter’s tape
• Small flat-blade screwdriver

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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, shift to Park, and turn the ignition OFF.
• 🧼 Clean the lower windshield edge so grit doesn’t scratch the glass.
• 🏷️ Put a small piece of painter’s tape on the glass marking each blade tip position (helps you reinstall straight).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the wipers into “service position”

• Turn the ignition to ON (engine can stay off), then turn the ignition OFF.
• Within about 10 seconds, use the wiper stalk and do one of these methods:
• Push the stalk up to the single-wipe “mist” position and hold for ~2 seconds.
• If that doesn’t move them, try turning the wipers ON briefly, then OFF, then repeat the “mist/hold” step.
• Service position lifts arms away from the hood.

Step 2: Lift one wiper arm safely

• Place a clean shop towel on the windshield under the wiper area.
• Lift one wiper arm away from the glass until it holds itself up.
• Do one side at a time so you don’t mix parts.

Step 3: Remove the old wiper blade from the arm

• Look at where the blade meets the arm: there’s a small release tab/clip.
• Press the tab with your thumb. If it’s stubborn, use a small flat-blade screwdriver gently to help press the tab (don’t pry on the glass).
• Slide the blade down/out of the arm’s hook/connector and remove it.
• Keep a hand on the arm at all times.

Step 4: Install the new blade (listen for the click)

• Match the new blade to the old one (same length) before installing.
• Slide the new blade’s connector onto the wiper arm until it clicks and locks.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 5: Lower the arm carefully and repeat on the other side

• Lower the wiper arm back onto the towel/glass gently (don’t let it snap).
• Repeat Steps 2–4 for the other front wiper.

Step 6: Exit service position

• Turn ignition ON.
• Use the wiper stalk to run the wipers for 1–2 wipes, then turn them OFF so they park normally.
• Remove the painter’s tape from the windshield.

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✅ After Repair

• 🧪 Spray washer fluid and run the wipers at low speed to confirm smooth, quiet wiping.
• 🔍 Check both blades park evenly and don’t hit the hood edge.
• 🧼 If you see streaks, clean the windshield and the new rubber edge with a damp towel.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $25-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $15-$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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