🔧 Front Windshield Wipers - Blade Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Ram is a quick maintenance job that helps keep visibility clear in rain, snow, and road spray. The front arms use a simple clip-style connection, so you can swap the blades without removing any trim or using special equipment.

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

---

⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the ignition off before working near the wiper arms.
• Set the parking brake so the truck cannot roll.
• Lift one wiper arm at a time and keep it under control; a bare metal arm can crack the windshield if it snaps back.
• Do not let the wiper arm fall onto the glass.
• If the hood is open, make sure the arm does not contact paint or trim.

---

🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Clean microfiber towel
• Gloves
• Step stool

---

🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade set - Driver: 22", Passenger: 22" - Qty: 1 set

---

📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground with the ignition off.
• Raise the front wiper arms away from the windshield.
• Keep a towel on the glass in case an arm slips.

---

🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the wiper arm

• Use your hand to lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Place a clean microfiber towel on the glass under the arm for protection.
• Hold the arm firmly.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• At the blade-to-arm connection, press the release tab on the connector.
• Use your hand to slide the blade downward and off the hook-style arm.
• Set the old blade aside.

Step 3: Install the new blade

• Align the new 22" front wiper blade with the arm connector.
• Use your hand to slide the blade into place until it clicks.
• Pull lightly on the blade to make sure it is locked in.

Step 4: Repeat on the passenger side

• Use the same hand procedure to remove the passenger-side blade.
• Install the new 22" front wiper blade and confirm it clicks into place.

Step 5: Lower the arms carefully

• Use both hands to lower each wiper arm back onto the windshield slowly.
• Make sure the blade sits flat and does not twist.
• Lower gently to protect the glass.

---

✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition on and test the wipers at low speed.
• Use washer fluid to confirm both blades sweep cleanly.
• Check for streaking, skipping, or noise.
• If a blade chatters, verify it is fully locked into the arm.

---

💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $45-$90 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$45 (parts only)

You Save: $25-$45 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.