🔧 Front Windshield Wiper Blades - Replacement

Your front wiper blades are a quick, beginner-friendly replacement. On your Equinox, this job is usually just a matter of lifting the arms, releasing the old blades, and snapping 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 before starting.
• Keep the wiper arms from snapping back onto the glass. They can crack the windshield.
• If the arms are spring-loaded, hold them firmly while swapping blades.
• No battery disconnect is required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Gloves
• Safety glasses
• Soft cloth

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade - Driver side 24" - Qty: 1
• Front wiper blade - Passenger side 18" - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground with the ignition off.
• Lift the wipers away from the windshield carefully.
• If the arms stay too close to the hood, turn the ignition on briefly and switch the wipers off mid-sweep so they park higher. Then shut the vehicle off before starting.

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🔨 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 soft cloth on the glass under the arm for extra protection.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Use your hand to press the release tab where the blade connects to the arm.
• Slide the blade downward to unhook it from the arm.
• Hold the arm firmly.

Step 3: Install the new driver blade

• Use your hand to line up the new 24" wiper blade with the arm hook.
• Slide it into the hook until it clicks into place.
• Gently tug the blade to make sure it is locked in.

Step 4: Replace the passenger blade

• Use your hand to lift the passenger-side arm.
• Remove the old blade by pressing the release tab and sliding it off.
• Install the new 18" wiper blade the same way until it clicks.

Step 5: Lower the arms carefully

• Use both hands to lower each arm back onto the windshield slowly.
• Make sure the blades sit flat and do not twist.

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✅ After Repair

• Turn the ignition on and spray washer fluid to test both blades.
• Check that each blade clears the glass smoothly with no chatter or streaks.
• If one side skips, recheck that the blade is fully locked into the arm.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $50-$120 (parts + labor)

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

You Save: $30-$80 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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