How to Change Squeegee Rubbers, by Squeegee Bro on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground and lift the wiper arm away from the glass. Lay a towel on the windshield so the arm cannot snap back and crack it.
Press the small release tab where the blade meets the arm, then slide the blade off. Some blades use a pinch clip or hook, so check the fitting.
Take the old blade to the parts shop or note its length and fitting type. Buy a rubber refill that matches, or a complete blade if refills are not sold.
Find the locking tab or metal strips at one end of the blade. Squeeze or lift the tab and pull the old rubber out of the frame.
Slide the new rubber into the frame, following the grooves. Make sure the thin edge faces the glass and the locking tab clicks back.
Refit the blade to the wiper arm until the release tab clicks. Lower the arm gently onto the glass.
Wet the windshield and run the wipers. Check for streaks, chatter or missed spots, then adjust or replace the blade if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Buy by length and fitting type, not by car model alone.
Never let the bare wiper arm drop onto glass; it can crack the windshield.
Clean the glass and rubber with soapy water first, because dirt causes streaks.
If the new rubber judders, check it is seated in the frame the right way round.
Questions
How often should I change wiper rubber?
About every 6 to 12 months, or sooner if it streaks, chatters or leaves gaps.
Can I replace just the rubber?
Yes, if your blade has a replaceable refill and you can find the right size. Otherwise replace the whole blade.
What if the new rubber will not stay in?
Check that the locking tab and grooves are aligned. A refill that is too wide or too narrow is the wrong type.
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.
