🔧 Durango - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades restores clear vision in rain and prevents streaking or scratching from worn rubber. This job is quick: you’ll remove the old blades from the wiper arms and click the new ones into place.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF and remove the key before touching the wipers.
• ⚠️ Do not let the bare wiper arm snap onto the glass— it can crack the windshield.
• ⚠️ Place a towel on the windshield under the arm while swapping blades.
• Battery disconnect is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Microfiber towel
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• 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 your Durango on level ground and switch the ignition OFF.
• Lift each wiper arm up away from the windshield until it stays up.
• Tip: Put a towel under each arm first.
• Assumption: Your Durango uses 26" (driver) and 18" (passenger) front blades; match what’s on your old blades if they differ.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Protect the windshield

• Place a microfiber towel on the windshield directly under the wiper arm.
• Lift the wiper arm up and keep it supported with one hand.

Step 2: Remove the old wiper blade (J-hook style)

• Locate where the wiper blade attaches to the arm. Most Durango front arms use a J-hook (a J-shaped metal hook that slides into the blade adapter).
• Press the small release tab on the blade adapter using your thumb. If it’s stuck, gently help it with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
• Slide the blade down toward the base of the arm to unhook it, then rotate it away and remove it from the hook.
• Tip: Don’t pry hard—tabs can snap.

Step 3: Install the new wiper blade

• Confirm you’re installing the correct length: 26" on the driver side and 18" on the passenger side.
• Align the new blade adapter opening with the J-hook on the arm.
• Slide the blade onto the hook until you hear/feel a “click” indicating the tab locked.
• Lightly tug the blade using your hand to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 4: Lower the wiper arm safely

• Remove the microfiber towel.
• Lower the arm gently back onto the windshield.
• Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other side.

Step 5: Function test

• Start the Durango and spray washer fluid.
• Run the wipers and check for smooth, quiet wiping with no streaks.

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✅ After Repair

• Verify both blades wipe cleanly across the full windshield.
• If you see chatter/skipping, clean the glass with washer fluid and wipe the blade edges with a damp towel.
• Make sure both wiper arms are fully seated down against the glass.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $40-$90 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$50 (parts only)

You Save: $20-$40 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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