How to Change the Windshield Wiper Blades On Your Car
Windshield wipers are one of the most crucial safety components of your car. The windshield wiper arm connects to the wiper blade in a pivoting fashion, allowing the blade to stay in constant contact with your windshield throughout the wiper's arc. If your wiper blades leave streaks, squeak or feel brittle, then you need to replace them. New windshield wiper blades can make a significant difference in the quality of your vision in adverse driving conditions.
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Instructions
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Turn on the windshield wipers and remove the ignition key when the wipers are in the middle of their arc.
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Place rubber gloves on your hands. Grab the wiper arm by its base and pull it away from the windshield.
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Grab the wiper blade assembly and rotate it along its axis, so that it is approximately perpendicular to the wiper arm.
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Locate the clip that attaches the wiper arm to the wiper blade. Use a flathead screwdriver to press the clip in and free the wiper blade from the arm.
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Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield. This is a good precaution, so make sure you do not accidentally hit the wiper arm, causing it to spring back into your windshield.
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Compare the length of your old wiper blade and your new wiper blade. They should be the same length to ensure the wiper's adequately clean your windshield without getting caught up on the window frame.
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Place the new windshield wiper blade onto the wiper arm, making sure it is firmly clipped into place. Give it a gentle tug to ensure it is safely attached.
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Repeat this process for the other wiper blade.
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