How to Replace the Windshield Wiper Blades on a Dodge Dakota

Windshield wipers on a Dodge Dakota help keep you safe during inclement weather. By clearing away rain, snow, dirt, mud and other debris, the wiper blades improve visibility. Check your wiper blades every 6 and 12 months to ensure they are not cracking, peeling or otherwise damaged. As soon as you notice any damage, you should replace them. The frequency with which you will need to change your wiper blades depends entirely on the driving conditions where you live and how harsh the weather is. All wiper blades on a Dodge Dakota will eventually need to be replaced. This article tells you how to replace the blades so you will be prepared when that time comes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Pull up on the the wiper arm until it locks in a vertical position.

2. Separate the wiper blade from the wiper arm assembly. Rotate the bottom of the blade so the entire blade is perpendicular to the wiper arm assembly. Push down on the tab that connects the wiper blade to the wiper arm, and pull the blade off the wiper arm.

3. Slide the new wiper blade onto the arm while maintaining the same orientation as that of the wiper blade you just removed.

4. Lower the wiper blade arm to the window.

5. Turn on the windshield wipers, and verify that they are working properly.

References

• Dodge Dakota Owner's Manual

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