HOW TO INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES IN 5 EASY STEPS

Your windshield wipers are streaking so you decide it’s time to buy new ones. Before you go to your auto mechanic shop and pay what could easily become $40 to change a piece of rubber think about if you can do it on your own. If you answered no you’re wrong. It is so easy to install your own plates once you choose the right ones for your car. However, if you are in doubt, always visit your Whitby auto glass shop so that you can avoid damages.

Try it Out

Once you’ve purchased your new windshield wiper blades it’s time to install them yourself. The process is very simple so don’t feel alarmed or stressed out to do it on your own.

Step 1:

First, you want to raise the metal arm of your windshield wiper blade up and away from your windshield. You know you’ve done this correctly when I hold steady in a position perpendicular to your windshield glass. This is pretty much the exact same position you would put your windshield wipers in if it was snowing outside. You want to be careful when you do this because the metal arm of your windshield wiper blade is spring-loaded. This means that the windshield wiper arm could snap back into place and crack your windshield glass, causing you to pay the Whitby auto glass team a visit.

Step 2:

Once your windshield wiper blade is up and away from your windshield you’ll want to find the latch behind the adapter and press it. This will make the wiper blade slide down making it easier to remove. 

Step 3:

After this, rest the bear hook that is exposed now that you’ve taken the wiper blade off against a cloth on the windshield. This cloth will act as a barrier and protect your windshield glass from being scratched.

Step 4:

Once this is done you’ll want to clean your windshield and the blade with mild soapy water and try it with a clean towel or cloth. This is just to remove any residue or dirt that is left on your windshield. This will also help to keep your new windshield wiper looking just as new once you start using it because the leftover dirt and residue will be removed.

Step 5:

Once you do this you want to install your new wiper blades on to the metal arm and remove the protective squeegee cover. This can be a bit difficult to explain verbally because of the many different types of windshield wipers. You can also look at the back of your windshield wiper package for any additional installation tips. After this step, you’re basically finished.

Finally

You can place the wiper blades back onto your windshield. Just make sure to be gentle because you don’t want to damage your windshield glass. 

Wiper Blade Problems

Being a vehicle owner means there’s a high chance that you’ll one day experience issues with your wiper blades. A problem that the Toronto auto glass workers often hear of is wiper blades that won’t turn off. Do you know what to when your wiper blades won’t shut off? Do you what causes this problem to occur? The experts will discuss this next.