🔧 Elantra - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll remove the old wiper blade assemblies from the front wiper arms and snap on new ones. The key is getting the wipers into a safe “service position” so you don’t stress the hood edge or the wiper arm.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep wiper arms from snapping onto glass; they can crack the windshield.
• ⚠️ Put a folded towel on the windshield where the arm could land.
• ⚠️ Don’t lift the wiper arm higher than needed; the spring is strong.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• Clean microfiber towel
• Masking tape
• Small step stool

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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 your Elantra on level ground and shift to Park.
• Turn the wipers OFF and make sure they’re not mid-sweep.
• Lay a clean microfiber towel on the lower windshield as a cushion.
• If you want maximum room, put the wipers in service position using the stalk sequence below.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Move the wipers to “service position”

• Use the ignition button/key to turn the car ON, then OFF.
• Within about 20 seconds, use the wiper stalk and push it to MIST and hold for 2–3 seconds.
• The wipers should stop partway up the windshield (this is “service position,” meaning a maintenance-friendly parked position).
• If this doesn’t work, skip to Step 2.

Step 2: Protect the glass and mark blade position

• Use masking tape to place a short strip on the glass at each blade tip location.
• Use the clean microfiber towel at the base of the windshield where the arms could snap down.

Step 3: Lift the driver-side wiper arm

• Carefully lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up.
• Use a small step stool if you need a stable reach.

Step 4: Remove the old driver-side wiper blade

• With mechanic gloves on, rotate the wiper blade so you can see where it attaches to the arm (the “hook” connection).
• Press the small release tab on the blade connector and slide the blade down and off the hook.
• Set the old blade aside and keep control of the wiper arm the whole time.

Step 5: Install the new driver-side wiper blade

• Slide the new 26" blade onto the hook until it clicks/locks.
• Gently tug on the blade to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 6: Repeat for the passenger-side wiper blade

• Lift the passenger-side arm and remove the old blade the same way.
• Install the new 16" blade and confirm it clicks into place.

Step 7: Return the wipers to normal parked position

• Carefully lower both wiper arms back onto the windshield.
• If you used service position, turn ignition ON and then OFF (or briefly run the wipers once) so they park normally.
• Remove the masking tape markers.

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✅ After Repair

• Test with washer fluid: run the front washers and wipers for 10–15 seconds.
• Check for streaking, skipping, or the blade hitting the windshield trim.
• If a blade chatters, clean the glass and blade edge using the clean microfiber towel.

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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 0.2-0.5 hours.

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