DIY Saturday: Wiper Blade Replacement

For this Saturday’s DIY post, we’ll be looking at one of the simplest automotive replacement tasks that you can perform on your own with no need for the mechanic to do it for you—replacement of the wiper blade.

You’ll often find that a complete wiper blade set will have several attachments or clips. In most instances, you won’t have to use everything. You just have to select which attachment is for the wiper blade in your ride. You can inspect your old wiper arm set-up to see the type of attachment used and determine which of the clips provided you can employ. You’ll also find a complete guide included in the package, provided for the specific make and model of your ride, so you’ll have additional help for the job.

Once you have read the guide, just locate the attachment between the wiper arm and wiper blade. Then, release the blade from the arm. Depending on the set-up, you may see a tab that you only have to push or lift in order to remove the blade. Once the old blade is removed, you can compare it with the new one to ensure that the new one is the right one for your ride. Then, attach the new blade using the clip that comes with the package. Afterwards, check to be sure that the blade is properly secured. To ensure that the process is easy, you will need to lift the wiper arm off the windshield when performing the replacement. Simply lower it back once you are done.

Regular replacement of the windshield wiper blade is crucial to keeping your car windshield clean and clear. It affects your vision of the road ahead, so it’s just vital to keep the said front window free of dirt and debris. By properly replacing the wiper blades in your vehicle, that’s achievable.