How to Replace Ram 1500 Wiper Blades in Seconds! #DIY #ram1500 #truckdriver #rainx, by The DIY Depot on YouTube. 1 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground and turn the ignition off. Pull the wiper arms up so the blades stand away from the windshield.
Lay a towel on the glass under each arm. If the arm slips off the blade, it can crack the windshield.
Look at how the old blade sits on the arm. Note the hook or connector shape so the new one goes on the same way.
Press the release tab on the connector and slide the old blade down and off the arm.
Hold the new blade next to the old one to confirm the length and connector match before fitting it.
Slide the new blade onto the wiper arm until the tab clicks into place, then tug it gently to check it is locked.
Lower the arm slowly back onto the glass. Never let it snap down, as the bare metal can chip the windshield.
Repeat on the other side, then run the wipers and the washer to check for streaks or chatter.
Tips and common mistakes
Check fitment with your truck's year, make and model on the blade maker's site, since sizes vary between Ram 1500 generations.
Replace both blades at the same time so the two sides wear evenly.
Wipe the glass with washer fluid and a clean cloth first, so you can tell a bad blade from a dirty windshield.
If the new blade chatters, lift the arm and check the connector clicked in fully.
Questions
How often should I replace wiper blades on a Ram 1500?
Most makers suggest new blades every six to twelve months, or sooner if you see streaks, skipping or torn rubber.
Do I need tools to change wiper blades?
No. The blades release by hand with a press tab, so no screwdrivers or wrenches are needed on a standard Ram 1500 arm.
Can I use any brand of wiper blade?
Yes, as long as the length and connector style match your truck. Rain-X blades are shown here, but other brands fit the same way.
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.
