How to Change Wiper Blades: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Vijay July 11, 2022
You wouldn’t read a book wearing dirty glasses. Nor should you drive around with wiper blades that aren’t keeping your windscreen clear, clean, and safe.
Your wiper blades should remove water and debris efficiently, smoothly and quietly.
Don’t tolerate noisy wipers and a grimy windscreen. Your blades should be working perfectly at all times. Anything less than optimal performance can compromise your visibility—and your safety.
If your wiper blades are squeaking, juddering, or smearing, you’re overdue for a replacement.
Fortunately, wiper blade replacement is among the easiest and lowest-priced vehicle maintenance tasks.
At Wipertech, we make it super simple to find and install the right blades for your vehicle
In this guide, you’ll learn:
That it takes less than 5 minutes to find the right blade replacements for your vehicle
The step-by-step process for changing universal wiper blades
To get started, let’s walk through the simple process of identifying the appropriate replacement blades for your car.
How to Find the Right Wiper Blades for Your Make and Model
With dozens of auto brands and thousands of vehicle models on the market, finding the right replacement parts can be tricky.
Wipertech makes it easy.
To quickly identify the right wiper blades for your vehicle, just navigate to our homepage and enter your car’s make, model and year into our search box. We’ll take you right to the blades that perfectly fit your car.
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Our inventory is comprehensive.
Do you drive an obscure or antique make and model? Not to worry. Chances are, we’ve got precisely what you need. However, if you don’t find what you’re looking for right away, just get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to lend a hand.
If you have any doubts, know that you’re fully protected by our Perfect Fit Guarantee. If your Wipertech blades don’t fit perfectly, we’ll organise a fast and painless replacement or refund.
Finally, when you order your new blades, we’ll send you a short and easy-to-follow installation video. The process varies a bit from model to model. So, the instructions you receive will be tailored to your particular vehicle and blades.
While the details differ slightly depending on your vehicle, the basic steps are always the same.
Now, let’s review the quick and easy process for replacing windscreen wiper blades.
Step 1 - Remove Your Old Wiper Blades
First, it’s time to say goodbye to those grimy, noisy, old wiper blades. How satisfying!
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To remove your old blades, just do the following:
Rotate the blade until it’s at a 90-degree angle with the wiper arm.
Press the tab on the wiper blade, then slide the blade down until it disengages.
Remove the old blade from the wiper arm.
To see the removal process in action, as well as the installation steps described below, check our video. Or, view the video on the product page for the blade you’re purchasing for your vehicle.
Step 2 - Slide Your New Wiper Blade Onto the Wiper Arm
Installing a new blade is just as easy as removing an old one. The whole process can be completed in just a few minutes.
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The details vary somewhat from model to model, but your wiper installation process typically consists of these simple steps:
Open the tab on the wiper blade’s connector.
Place the wiper arm into the connector.
Slide the blade up until you hear it lock into place.
Close the tab on the connector.
That’s all there is to it. Auto mechanic tasks don’t get much simpler.
Top Product. Great fitting product and simple to install. Super quick delivery with item arriving within the week.”
Step 3 - Make Sure the Wiper Is Securely in Place
After installing your new blades, make sure they’re secure. If you heard or felt a click when you slid the blade in place, then you’re probably all set. Just give the connector a quick squeeze to make sure everything feels sturdy.
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What’s Special About Wipertech Windscreen Wiper Blades?
Windscreen wipers are one of your car’s simplest moving parts. Yet, they’re essential for riding safely and pleasantly in mixed weather. Shouldn’t you have the best blades available?
At Wipertech, we’ve sold over 1.5 million blades because we simplify the buying process and provide the highest quality products.
Our blades are embedded with Teflon, creating smooth, silent wipes. Our dual-cut blades reduce friction and work perfectly in all weather conditions, while each blade’s internal pre-tensioned steel beam maintains maximum contact with your windscreen.
Best of all, finding the right blades for your make and model couldn’t be more convenient.
We know it’s no fun to navigate aisles of confusing product labels in an auto parts store. That’s why all you need to know to find the right blades from Wipertech is your vehicle make, model, and year. Our search feature takes you directly to the exact product you’re looking for.
If you have any questions about our products, feel free to contact us anytime.
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Are the wipers you need out-of-stock or not shown here?
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Frequently Asked Questions
For more info about Wipertech replacement blades, visit our Help Centre. You can also check out our blog for more buying guides and tips.
See below for answers to a few commonly asked questions.
Are wiper blades universal?
Wiper blades are not universal or one-size-fits-all. However, many vehicle models of the same make use the same blades.
At Wipertech, we’ve spent hundreds of hours of research and testing to make sure that your new blades will fit your vehicle perfectly. When you search our inventory by vehicle, you’ll find blades specially designed to fit your make and model.
How fast is Wipertech shipping? How much does shipping cost?
For orders received before 12 pm Australian Eastern Standard Time, we ship on the same day. Regular shipping takes 3–5 business days and express shipping takes 1–2 business days.
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Are the wipers you need out-of-stock or not shown here?
Have no fear! More than likely we'll still have the right wipers for you. We add new vehicles all the time. Let us know what you're after and we'll see what we can do!
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Vijay Sitaram is a car lover at heart and has spent the last 12 years fitting, designing, testing and thinking about wiper blades. He holds a Bachelor's degree and honours in Automotive Engineering from RMIT University and is the founder of Wipertech, Australia's #1 rated Vehicle Accessory store. You can find Vijay on LinkedIn here.