🔧 Sienna - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

You’ll be removing the old front wiper blade assemblies from the wiper arms and snapping new blades on. This restores clear visibility and prevents streaking, skipping, and windshield scratching from worn rubber.

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

---

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• 🛑 Turn the ignition OFF before touching the wipers.
• 🛑 Don’t let a bare wiper arm snap onto the glass (it can crack the windshield).
• 🛑 Put a towel on the windshield under the arm while swapping blades.

---

🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• Microfiber towel

---

🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 26", Passenger: 20" - Qty: 2

---

📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and switch the ignition OFF.
• Lay a microfiber towel on the lower windshield area as a “catch pad.”
• If your wipers won’t lift away from the hood easily, use the “service position” method below.

---

🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the wipers in a position you can work with

• Try gently lifting each wiper arm up away from the windshield by hand.
• If the arm hits the hood or doesn’t lift well, use this common Toyota “service position” method:
• Turn ignition ON, then OFF.
• Within about 30 seconds, move the wiper stalk to MIST (one quick up) and hold it there for about 2 seconds.
• The wipers should stop partway up the windshield so you can lift the arms.

Step 2: Lift the wiper arm safely

• Lift one wiper arm up and away from the glass.
• Place the microfiber towel under the arm on the windshield.
• Do one side at a time.

Step 3: Remove the old blade from the arm

• Look where the blade connects to the wiper arm (the “J-hook,” a hook-shaped end).
• Press the small release tab on the blade connector and slide the blade down and off the hook.
• If it’s stuck, wiggle the blade while keeping the tab pressed.

Step 4: Install the new blade

• Confirm you’re installing the correct length (driver and passenger are different).
• Slide the new blade connector onto the J-hook until it clicks/locks.
• Gently tug on the blade to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 5: Lower the arm carefully and repeat

• Lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield slowly (don’t drop it).
• Repeat Steps 2–4 for the other front wiper.

Step 6: Exit service position (if used)

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

---

✅ After Repair

• Spray washer fluid and run the wipers at low speed to confirm smooth wiping and no chatter.
• Check that both blades sit flat and don’t leave unwiped strips.
• If you see streaks, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and a fresh towel.

---

💰 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 0.2-0.5 hours.

---

🎯 Ready to get started?

HowToo makes it easy: same-day/2-day shipping on every part, plus all the tools and specialty tools you need! Check out the parts and tools sections below to add everything to your cart.