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Short Summary
Main recommendation: To replace a worn windshield wiper blade, find the correct size, pull the arm back, turn the blade perpendicular, release it from the clip, then snap the new blade in with the same clip type. The video demonstrates this for a rear wiper but says the same method works for both front wipers too.
Key Points
- The blade is worn when it starts coming apart, and the video warns not to scratch the windshield during removal.
- Before buying, determine the correct blade size from an auto parts store book, a Walmart wiper book, or the owner's manual.
- Removal works by pulling the arm back and turning the blade perpendicular to the arm, then sliding it out of the clip.
- Installation requires matching clip type and length, aligning the hook with the gap, pushing forward, and turning until it locks.
Details Worth Noting
- Concrete instructions:
- Look up the wiper size using a store wiper book (AutoZone, Advance Auto, Pep Boys, or Walmart) or the owner's manual.
- Pull the wiper arm back away from the glass.
- Turn the blade so it sits perpendicular to the arm.
- Put your fingers between the blade and the arm where it slides in, then pull to release it from the clip.
- For the hook-style clip shown, slide the new blade's hook in, line up the gap, push forward, and turn until it clicks in.
- Confirm the new blade has the same length (the example was 16 inches) and the same clip type before installing.
- The removal method is described as the same for front and rear wipers.
- The speaker says the new blade should snap in firmly, though the click can be hard to hear.
- The video is framed as a quick reference for doing this in the dark or rain.
Bottom Line
Wiper blade replacement is quick once you have the right size and clip type, so checking the size before you head out saves time in bad weather.
