🔧 Front Wiper Blade Replacement

Your front wiper blades wear out from sun, rain, and road grime. Replacing them restores clear visibility and reduces streaking, skipping, and noise.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Turn the wipers off and remove the key/fob before starting.
• Keep the wiper arm secured while the blade is removed so it does not snap back onto the windshield.
• If the arm springs back, it can crack the glass.
• No battery disconnect is required for this job.
• Work carefully if the wiper arms are stuck to the glass from road film or ice.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front wiper blades - Driver: 24", Passenger: 17" - Qty: 2

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and switch the ignition off.
• Raise each wiper arm one at a time.
• Lay a towel on the glass for extra protection.

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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.
• Support the arm so it does not drop back onto the glass.

Step 2: Remove the old blade

• Use your hand to find the small release tab where the blade connects to the arm.
• Press the tab and slide the old blade downward off the J-hook style arm.
• Hold the arm steady while releasing the blade.

Step 3: Install the new driver blade

• Use the new 24" front wiper blade and slide it onto the arm hook until it clicks.
• Pull gently on the blade to make sure it is locked in place.

Step 4: Replace the passenger blade

• Repeat the same process on the passenger side.
• Use the new 17" front wiper blade and make sure it locks fully.

Step 5: Test the new blades

• Lower both arms carefully onto the windshield.
• Turn the wipers on with washer fluid and check for smooth movement, proper contact, and no streaking.

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✅ After Repair

• Run the washer system and confirm both blades clear the glass evenly.
• Check that neither blade lifts, chatters, or leaves streaks.
• If a blade squeaks, clean the windshield with glass cleaner and retest.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $45-$95 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $20-$45 (parts only)

You Save: $25-$50 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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🎯 Ready to get started?

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