🔧 Fusion - Front Wiper Blade Replacement

Replacing the front windshield wiper blades on your Fusion is a quick beginner-friendly repair. New blades improve visibility in rain and help prevent streaking, chatter, and windshield scratching.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Do not let the bare metal wiper arm snap back onto the windshield; it can crack the glass.
• ⚠️ Turn the ignition off before working near the wipers.
• ⚠️ Work on a parked vehicle with the transmission in Park and the parking brake set.
• ⚠️ Battery disconnect is not required for this repair.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Safety glasses
• Clean microfiber towel

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 26", Passenger: 25" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• 🚗 Park your Fusion on level ground.
• 🅿️ Shift to Park and set the parking brake.
• 🔌 Turn the ignition fully off.
• 🧼 Wipe dirt from the lower windshield area with a clean microfiber towel.
• 📌 Your Fusion uses front wiper arms that can be lifted by hand. No service mode or scan tool is required.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Lift the Driver-Side Wiper Arm

• Use your hands to gently lift the driver-side wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays raised.
• Place a clean microfiber towel on the windshield under the wiper arm area.
• The wiper arm is the metal arm that holds the rubber blade against the glass.
• Keep one hand on the arm.

Step 2: Rotate the Old Wiper Blade

• Use your hands to rotate the old wiper blade slightly away from the wiper arm.
• Look for the small release tab where the blade connects to the arm.
• The release tab is a small plastic latch that locks the blade onto the arm.

Step 3: Release the Old Driver-Side Blade

• Use your thumb to press the release tab on the wiper blade connector.
• While holding the tab, slide the old blade downward and away from the hook end of the wiper arm.
• Remove the old blade completely by hand.
• Do not use pliers or a screwdriver; they can damage the wiper arm or connector.

Step 4: Install the New Driver-Side Blade

• Use your hands to slide the new 26" front wiper blade onto the hook end of the driver-side wiper arm.
• Push the blade into the hook until you hear or feel a click.
• Gently tug the blade by hand to make sure it is locked in place.
• No torque spec applies because this blade snaps into place without bolts.
• A click means it is seated.

Step 5: Lower the Driver-Side Wiper Arm

• Use your hands to carefully lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
• Remove the clean microfiber towel only after the blade is resting on the glass.

Step 6: Replace the Passenger-Side Blade

• Use your hands to lift the passenger-side wiper arm away from the windshield.
• Place the clean microfiber towel under the passenger-side arm.
• Press the release tab by hand and slide the old blade out of the hook.
• Install the new 25" front wiper blade by sliding it into the hook until it clicks.
• Gently tug the blade by hand to confirm it is locked.
• Lower the wiper arm carefully onto the windshield.

Step 7: Test the Wipers

• Use the washer switch on the steering column stalk to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
• Turn the wipers on at low speed using the steering column stalk.
• Watch both blades to confirm smooth movement with no skipping, streaking, or loose fit.
• If a blade chatters, use a clean microfiber towel to wipe the rubber edge and windshield.

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✅ After Repair

• ✅ Confirm both wiper blades sit flat against the windshield.
• ✅ Make sure the driver and passenger blades do not hit each other while operating.
• ✅ Check washer fluid level if the windshield does not get wet during testing.
• ✅ Replace wiper blades in pairs for the best wipe pattern and visibility.

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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 0.2-0.3 hours.

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