How to Replace Your Windshield Wipers

If your wiper blades aren’t working correctly, your visibility will diminish, placing you and others at risk. You can change your windshield wiper blades on your own, but it may be a painful task if you don’t know. You may save both time and money by following the methods outlined below. 

Recognize the significance of windshield wiper blades. If your wiper blades aren’t working correctly, your visibility will diminish, placing you and others in danger. You can change your windshield wiper blades on your own, but it may be a painful task if you don’t know. You may save both time and money by following the methods outlined below. Determine the condition of your windshield wipers: Replace your wiper blades every six to twelve months since wiper rubber degrades with age and use. Depending on where you live, it’s a good idea to replace them regularly—for example, in the fall and spring—to ensure you’re ready for any weather you’ll encounter.

Ensure the windshield is free of cracks and damage before replacing the wiper blades. If you detect a fracture in your windshield, speak with an insurance agent about making an auto glass claim. Determine the type of wiper blade you’ll require: Check your vehicle’s owner handbook for the specific kind and size. Otherwise, you may measure the length of the left and suitable rubber blades with a measuring tape or ruler. The precise size you’re searching for should be available at most car parts stores. Each edge can range in price from $12 to $20. Raise the windshield wiper arm off the windshield: Leave it there until you’ve finished the replacement once you’ve raised the arm off the glass, leave it there until you’ve finished the replacement. Because the metal arms are spring-loaded, just raise one arm at a time and replace the blade before moving on to the next. Locate the plastic connection that connects the wiper blade to the metal wiper arm to remove the old wiper blade. This plastic portion usually includes a hook that secures (and unlocks) the blade to the arm. Turn the wiper blade perpendicular to the arm once you’ve discovered it. Unlatch the old wiper blade: Wiper blade designs vary, and the plastic junction may include a release tab or stopper. Rotate the wiper blade down by pressing that tab.

Remove the old wiper blade by rotating it back to its original position and pulling it off. Replace the wiper blade as follows: Install the replacement blade by reversing the removal process. Slide the new blade into the slot where the last blade was removed, parallel to the metal arm. Then spin the replacement wiper blade to secure the plastic hook and tab into place. Replace the windshield wiper on your windshield gently. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.