🔧 Front Wiper Blades - Replacement

Your front wiper blades wear out from sun, rain, and dirt. Replacing them restores clear visibility and helps prevent streaking, skipping, and noise in bad weather.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off before starting.
• Keep the wiper arms supported so they do not snap onto the windshield. That can crack the glass.
• Use a towel or cardboard on the glass as a soft backup surface.
• No battery disconnect is required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Clean towel
• Small flat blade screwdriver
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade - Driver: 26" - Qty: 1
• Front wiper blade - Passenger: 16" - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Turn the wipers off and make sure they are parked at the bottom of the windshield.
• Lay a clean towel on the windshield where the arm could rest if it slips.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the driver wiper arm

• Use both hands to lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Move it slowly so the arm does not spring back.
• Set the arm on the towel if you need a pause.

Step 2: Remove the old driver blade

• Find the small release tab where the blade attaches to the arm.
• Use a small flat blade screwdriver if needed to gently press the tab.
• Slide the old blade down and off the hook or clip.
• Do not force the connector.

Step 3: Install the new driver blade

• Align the new 26" front wiper blade with the arm connector.
• Slide it into place until you hear or feel a click.
• Pull lightly on the blade to make sure it is locked in.

Step 4: Repeat for the passenger side

• Lift the passenger-side wiper arm carefully.
• Remove the old blade with the same method.
• Install the new 16" front wiper blade and confirm it clicks into place.

Step 5: Lower the wiper arms

• Gently lower both arms back onto the windshield one at a time.
• Make sure they sit flat and do not twist.
• Lower them slowly.

Step 6: Test the new blades

• Turn the ignition on.
• Spray washer fluid and run the wipers for a few cycles.
• Check for smooth movement, even contact, and no chatter.

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✅ After Repair

• Wipe the windshield clean so dirt does not make the new blades streak.
• Test the washer spray and both wiper speeds.
• If one blade streaks, confirm it is fully locked into the arm.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $50-$100 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$40 (parts only)

You Save: $30-$60 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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