10–15 minutes

Windshield wiper blades

Blades are a driveway job on most cars. The clip that holds the blade differs by arm, so look at the old one before you buy.

1. 1

   Read the length printed on each old blade, or measure the rubber. Driver and passenger sides are often different lengths.

2. 2

   Lift the arm off the glass until it stays up. Don’t let it snap back without a blade on it.

3. 3

   Press the release tab and slide the blade off the hook, pin, or bayonet. The tab is usually at the joint.

4. 4

   Click the new blade on until it locks, then lower the arm onto the glass.

5. 5

   Repeat on the other side, and the rear blade if the vehicle has one.

If the arm uses a less common connector, the package usually includes a small adapter. Match the adapter to the arm you just removed.

On Amazon, add your vehicle in the Confirm fit box at the top of the results, and check the “This fits your vehicle” badge before you buy.

Tools for this job