🔧 Front Wiper Blade Replacement

Your front wiper blades wear out from sun, rain, and road grit. Replacing both blades restores clear visibility and helps prevent streaking, chatter, and skipped spots.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Make sure the wipers are turned off before you start.
• Keep the wiper arms from snapping back onto the glass.
• Work carefully around the windshield to avoid chips or cracks.
• 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
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 28", Passenger: 16" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on a level surface and turn the ignition off.
• Set the parking brake.
• Place a clean towel on the windshield near each wiper arm base.
• Be gentle with the bare wiper arm.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the wiper arm

• Raise the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays upright.
• Use your hand only. Do not use a tool here.
• Place the towel under the arm in case it slips.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Locate the small release tab where the blade meets the arm.
• Press the tab by hand and slide the blade downward to release it.
• Keep your fingers clear of the glass.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side blade

• Take the 28" front wiper blade and align the connector with the arm.
• Slide it into place until you hear or feel a click.
• Gently pull on the blade to confirm it is locked in.

Step 4: Repeat for the passenger side

• Lift the passenger-side wiper arm.
• Remove the old blade using the release tab.
• Install the 16" front wiper blade and confirm it locks securely.

Step 5: Lower the arms carefully

• Lower each wiper arm slowly back onto the windshield.
• Do not let the arm snap down.
• Use the towel to protect the glass while lowering.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition on and test the wipers with washer fluid.
• Check that both blades sweep smoothly and clear the glass.
• Make sure there is no chatter, streaking, or loose fit.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $60-$120 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $25-$50 (parts only)

You Save: $35-$70 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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🎯 Ready to get started?

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