Changing windshield wipers (U Hook type)

Windshield wipers are made from rubber which is degradable and becomes less effective over time. They can become brittle, crack and even tear. You should get into the habit of checking your wipers regularly, at least every month, and know what signs to look out for as they begin to wear out.

Wiper blades mostly fail because of the deformations on the rubber surface of the blade itself. A tiny deformation on the rubber surface of the blade will leave the remaining water that should be clean. And because of that, you need to change the wiper blade entirely.

Since the windshield wipers blade has many variations and types, you need to choose the right windshield wiper blade type for your car. Including the model and length of the wiper blade.

Today's post will give you a tutorial on changing windshield wiper blades, mostly for U Hook wiper blades. Here's how to change windshield wiper.

I. Pull up the entire windshield wiper assembly

To change the windshield wipers, the first thing you have to do is to pull up the entire windshield wiper assembly. Just lift from the top end of the hinge. It is better to prop the windshield glass with a thick washcloth, rag, or sponge to prevent the hinge from snaps back and hit the glass.

II. Remove the old windshield wiper blade

Here's how you do remove the old windshield wipers :

1. Turn the blade perpendicular to the arm so that the hinge is visible.
2. Press down the locking tab.
3. Push down firmly on the wiper blade till the lock disengages.
4. Now, it should be fairly easy to unhook the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

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III. Install the new windshield wiper blade

To install the new windshield wiper blade, you need to pay attention to the wiper blade length. The driver and passenger side lengths might differ, so make sure you pick the right length for each side.

Here's how you do to install the new windshield wipers :

1. Slide the wiper arm hook around the wiper blade fitting
2. Pull up firmly till you hear a click
3. Recheck the installation and make sure it's tight enough

IV. Pull down the wiper blades and test it

The last thing to do on how to change the windshield wipers is to pull down the wiper's blade gently back to the windshield and test it. Ensure that the windshield wipers installation is right and clean up the water from the windshield glass.