🔧 BRZ - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

Replacing the front wiper blades restores clear visibility in rain and prevents streaking or chatter. This is a quick job: you’ll remove each old blade from the wiper arm and click the new one into place.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Turn the ignition OFF before lifting the wiper arms.
• ⚠️ Don’t let a bare wiper arm snap onto the glass—place a towel on the windshield to protect it.
• ⚠️ Lift the wiper arm gently; don’t force it past its normal hinge range.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Mechanic gloves
• Clean microfiber towel
• Step stool

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 22", Passenger: 18" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park your BRZ on level ground and turn the ignition OFF.
• Place a clean microfiber towel on the lower windshield area as a “catch pad.”
• Unbox the new blades and confirm you have two different lengths (driver is longer).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the driver-side wiper arm

• Put on mechanic gloves and safety glasses.
• Lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up on its own.
• Keep the clean microfiber towel under the arm area in case it slips.

Step 2: Remove the old driver-side wiper blade

• Rotate the blade so it’s roughly perpendicular (90°) to the wiper arm for easier access.
• Locate the small release tab at the blade’s connector (where it meets the arm).
• Press the tab with your fingers, then slide the blade down and off the hook at the end of the arm.
• If stuck, wiggle while pressing the tab.

Step 3: Install the new driver-side wiper blade

• Take the new 22" driver blade.
• Slide the wiper arm’s hook into the blade connector until it clicks/locks.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s locked in place.

Step 4: Lower the driver-side wiper arm safely

• Guide the arm down by hand (don’t let it drop).
• Remove and reposition the clean microfiber towel as needed.

Step 5: Repeat for the passenger-side wiper blade

• Use the same process to remove/install the passenger blade.
• Install the 18" passenger blade and confirm it clicks/locks.
• Lower the passenger wiper arm gently onto the glass.

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✅ After Repair

• Spray washer fluid and run the wipers to confirm smooth wiping and no skipping.
• If you see streaks, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and a clean microfiber towel.
• Double-check both blades are fully clicked in (a loose blade can fly off).

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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 0.2-0.4 hours.

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