🔧 Palisade - Front Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Palisade is a quick maintenance job that improves visibility and reduces streaking. The key is getting the wiper arms into “service position” so you can safely lift them without hitting the hood.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep fingers clear of the wiper hinge; it can pinch.
• ⚠️ Don’t let a bare wiper arm snap onto the glass; it can crack the windshield.
• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before lifting wiper arms.
• ⚠️ No battery disconnect is required for this job.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Microfiber towel
• Nitrile 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 shift to Park.
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Have a microfiber towel ready to protect the windshield if the arm slips.
• Put the wipers into service position using the stalk (the wiper control lever on the steering column).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the wipers in service position

• Cycle ignition ON, then ignition OFF.
• Within about 20 seconds, use the wiper stalk and push it up once (mist position) and hold briefly until the wipers move up and stop in a raised “service” position.
• If it doesn’t work, retry the ON then OFF.

Step 2: Lift the wiper arm safely

• Place a microfiber towel on the windshield under the wiper area.
• Lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the glass until it stays up on its own.

Step 3: Remove the old wiper blade

• At the center where the blade connects to the arm, find the small release tab/clip.
• Press the release tab with your fingers and slide the blade down/out of the hook/connector.
• Once it releases, pull the blade fully off the arm.

Step 4: Install the new wiper blade

• Confirm you’re installing the correct length blade (Driver: 26", Passenger: 18").
• Slide the new blade onto the arm’s connector until you hear/feel a click.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s locked in place.

Step 5: Repeat for the passenger side

• Repeat Step 2 through Step 4 on the passenger side with the 18" blade.

Step 6: Return wipers to the normal parked position

• Carefully lower both wiper arms back onto the windshield.
• Turn ignition ON and briefly turn the wipers on, then off, to let them park normally.

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✅ After Repair

• 🧪 Spray washer fluid and run wipers at low speed to confirm smooth, quiet wiping.
• Check that both blades wipe the full area without streaks or skipping.
• If there’s chatter, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and a microfiber towel.

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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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