🔧 Front Wiper Blades - Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades on your Highlander is a quick maintenance job that restores visibility in rain and road spray. The blades swap onto the wiper arms with a simple tab release, so no special diagnosis is needed.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the wipers fully off before starting.
• Keep the wiper arms from snapping back onto the glass; the arm spring can crack the windshield.
• If the blades are icy or stuck, gently free them first instead of forcing them.
• No battery disconnect is required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• None required
• Gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade - driver side, 26 in - Qty: 1
• Front wiper blade - passenger side, 20 in - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and turn the ignition off.
• Make sure the wiper arms are resting on the windshield.
• Have the new blades ready before removing the old ones.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise one wiper arm

• Lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up on its own.
• Tip: Put a towel on the glass for extra protection.

Step 2: Remove the old driver-side blade

• Use your hand to press the small release tab where the blade connects to the arm.
• Slide the blade downward along the arm hook, then pull it off.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side blade

• Align the new 26 in blade with the arm hook.
• Use your hand to slide it into place until it clicks.
• Gently tug the blade to make sure it is locked.

Step 4: Replace the passenger-side blade

• Repeat the same process with the passenger-side arm.
• Use your hand to remove the old blade and install the new 20 in blade.
• Make sure both blades are fully seated before lowering the arms.

Step 5: Lower both wiper arms carefully

• Slowly lower each arm back onto the windshield.
• Do not let the arm snap down.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the wipers on and spray washer fluid to check operation.
• Confirm the blades sweep smoothly with no chatter or skipping.
• If either blade streaks, recheck that it is fully latched.

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💰 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.

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