Install Rain-X Beam Windshield Wipers in 5 Minutes (No Tools) J-Hook, by HE DIY & REVIEWS on YouTube. 5 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 5 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Check your owner's manual or a parts site for the correct wiper blade lengths for your car. Rain-X Beam blades come in many sizes, so match both sides.
Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield until it stands up on its own. Do one side at a time so you can compare lengths.
Find the small tab on the old blade where it meets the hook. Press the tab and slide the blade down and off the hook.
Lay a cloth over the windshield under the bare arm. A snapped-back arm can crack the glass.
Open the connector on the new Rain-X Beam blade. Slide the hook into the connector so the arm sits in the channel.
Push the blade up until it clicks into the hook. Tug it gently to confirm it is locked on.
Lower the arm slowly onto the glass. Repeat the same steps for the other side.
Peel the protective strip off the new rubber if your blades have one. Then run the wipers with washer fluid to check the sweep.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let a bare wiper arm drop onto the windshield, as the metal can crack the glass.
If the blade will not click on, flip the connector or check that you have the hook-style adapter fitted.
Replace both blades at the same time so they wear evenly.
Lift the arm only as far as it needs to go, since some arms are spring loaded and can snap back.
Questions
Will these steps work on my car?
They work on most cars with a J-hook wiper arm, which covers a large share of vehicles. Check your arm shape first, because pin and bayonet arms need a different adapter.
How often should I replace wiper blades?
Most makers suggest new blades about every 6 to 12 months, or sooner if they streak, chatter or leave gaps.
Do I need any tools?
No. The Rain-X Beam blades clip onto the hook by hand, so no tools are needed for a standard hook arm.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
