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Step by step: How to replace your vehicles wiper blades at home
December 17, 2021 Rbmidas Team

Step by step: How to replace your vehicles wiper blades at home

This is a step by step guide teaching you how to replace your vehicles wiper blades at home without causing any damage to your car or windscreen in 6 easy steps !

Windshield wiper blades are made from rubber and with time can naturally become worn. When your wiper blades have become worn it is important to replace them to prevent scratching to your windshield. You should try get into the habit of checking your wiper blades on a regular basis as they usually need to be replaced every 6-12months. You should especially check your wiper blades before the rainy season to ensure that they are still in good condition and have not been dried out from the sun.

Things to look out for: Squeaking, streaks on your windshield, cracks or bending of the blade.

You could send your car in to a mechanic to replace your wiper blades or you could easily replace them yourself. Let’s go through a step by step on how to replace your wiper blades.

 

Summary  :

  • Step 1: Make sure you have purchased the correct wiper blades

  • Step 2: Removing the old wiper blade

  • Step 3: Installing the new wiper blade

  • Step 4: Repeat on the other side

  • Step 5: Check that the wipers are connected

  • Step 6: Check that they are working

 

 

Step 1: Make sure you have purchased the correct wiper blades

To check that the new wiper blades are the correct size, flip the old wiper blade up so that the rubber side is facing the sky, put the new wiper blade parallel to the old wiper blade to compare size. Remember that often times the driver’s side and the passenger’s side wiper blades are not the same size, so don’t be alarmed if there are a few inches difference between the two. Once you are satisfied with the new wiper blades you can now start the fitment.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET GO OF THE ARM OF THE WIPER BLADE AS IT MAY DROP AND DAMAGE YOUR WINDSCREEN.

 

Step 2: Removing the old wiper blade

Note that some wiper blades may have different connector pieces. These will all work differently. First find which connector your wiper blades use. Once you have established the connector you are now ready to begin. Unhook the clip by separating the two sides of the wiper blade. Keep the two separated while pulling down until the wiper blade is separated from the metal arm.

 

Step 3: Installing the new wiper blade

Line up the new wiper blade horizontally above the arm with the rubber facing down towards the windshield. Slide the wiper down over the arm. Gently slide the replacement blade until it is in line with the j shaped hook. Push the wiper blade down until it clips into the hook. 

 

Step 4: Repeat on the other side

The process will be the same for the other side just ensure that you have the correct wiper blade size for each side.

Step 5: Check that the wipers are connected

Wiggle the wiper blade to ensure that you have clipped them in properly before attempting to use them.

 

Step 6: Check that they are working

Gently place the wiper blade down. After installing them do a check by spraying your windshield and look for streaking, squeaking and any other issues. 

 

And that is it, Congratulations you have successfully learnt how to replace your vehicles wiper blades at home in just 6 simple steps !