Replacing Wiper Blades, by Supercheap Auto on YouTube. 3 min 13 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 13 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Check the rubber for cracks, sun damage, missing sections or a flattened edge. Inspect the blade assembly for rust, damaged claws or loose play around the plastic bushes.
If the rubber looks fine but the wipe is uneven or noisy, replace both the rubber refill and the blade assembly.
Find the correct part by selecting your vehicle and wiper category in an online vehicle lookup. Or remove the old blade or refill and measure its length.
Match the fitting type and length. Left and right wipers are often different lengths, so check each side separately.
For a refill, feed the new rubber into the blade claws along the full length. Make sure the metal clip or rubber tab locks into the final claw at the end.
Cut the refill about 25 mm past the final blade claw. Cut away from your body and use sharp cutters for a clean edge.
For a full blade, match the adaptor to the original blade and clip it onto the new one. Look around the metal hook for a tab or button, press it, and slide the old blade off the arm.
Fit the new blade onto the wiper arm until it locks securely. Lower the arm gently onto the glass, then test the wipers with washer fluid and check for a clear, quiet wipe.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not let the bare wiper arm snap back onto the windscreen, as it can crack the glass.
Replace both wipers at the same time so they wear evenly.
Check the fitting type before buying, especially with top lock, side lock, pinch tab, push button or hook arms.
Keep a cloth handy to wipe the glass and check the new blade clears water evenly.
Questions
Do I need a new refill or a whole wiper blade?
If only the rubber is cracked, missing sections or flattened, a refill may be enough. If the blade assembly is rusted, damaged or still wipes poorly after a new rubber, replace the whole blade.
Can I cut a wiper refill to length?
Yes, some metal rail and plastic back refills are designed to be cut. Fit it into the claws first, then cut about 25 mm past the final claw.
How do I find the right wiper size?
Use your vehicle details in a parts lookup or measure the old blade. Match the length and fitting type, and check the left and right sides separately.
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.
