🔧 Tucson - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

On your Tucson, the front wiper blades clip onto the wiper arms with a small latch. Replacing them restores clear wiping and helps prevent scratching the windshield when the rubber is worn.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Keep the wiper arms from snapping onto the glass; they can crack the windshield.
• ⚠️ Do not run the wipers “dry” on a dusty windshield; rinse first to avoid scratches.
• ⚠️ Use “wiper service position” so the arms clear the hood.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Small flat trim tool
• Microfiber towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blade (driver side) - Qty: 1
• Front wiper blade (passenger side) - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and turn the vehicle OFF.
• Lay a microfiber towel along the lower edge of the windshield as a cushion.
• Confirm blade lengths by checking the size printed on your current blades/packaging. Match sizes exactly.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Put the wipers in service position

• Turn ignition ON, then turn it OFF.
• Within about 20 seconds, lift the wiper stalk to the MIST (single-wipe) position and hold it for ~2 seconds.
• The wipers should move up and stop partway on the windshield (service position).

Step 2: Lift the wiper arm safely

• Lift one wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up.
• Place the microfiber towel under the arm area for protection.

Step 3: Remove the old wiper blade

• Rotate the blade so it’s roughly perpendicular (90°) to the wiper arm.
• Find the small locking tab/latch where the blade connects to the arm.
• Press the latch with your fingers; if it’s stiff, gently help it with the small flat trim tool (a plastic pry tool used to lift clips without damage).
• Slide the blade down and off the hook-style arm.

Step 4: Install the new wiper blade

• Remove the new blade from packaging and confirm it matches the old blade length and connector style.
• Slide the new blade onto the arm’s hook until it clicks/locks.
• Gently tug the blade to confirm it’s fully latched.

Step 5: Repeat for the other side

• Repeat Steps 2–4 on the other front wiper.

Step 6: Return wipers from service position

• Carefully lower both wiper arms back onto the windshield.
• Turn ignition ON and do one quick wipe with the stalk, or simply start the vehicle—wipers should return to their normal parked position.

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✅ After Repair

• Test with windshield washer fluid and verify no streaking, skipping, or chattering.
• If you see streaks, clean the glass with washer fluid and wipe with a microfiber towel.
• Re-check both blades are clipped in (no looseness at the connector).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

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

DIY Cost: $20-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $20-$50 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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