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Wiper Blade Replacement: Windshield

NOTE: Always pull up the driver's side wiper blade first.
  1. Lift the wiper arms off the windshield.
  2. Gently pry up the lock (A) of the wiper blade assembly (B), and remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper arm (C).
    Fig 1: Prying Up Lock Of Wiper Blade Assembly
    G06954096Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Slide the wiper blade (A) out from the wiper blade holder (B).
    Fig 2: Sliding Wiper Blade Out From Wiper Blade Holder
    G06954097Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Align the groove (A) of each rail (B) with the tabs in a new wiper blade (C), then install the wiper blade and the rails into the blade holder in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Aligning Groove Of Rail With Tabs In Wiper Blade
    G06954098Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the wiper blade assemblies onto the wiper arms in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Test the wiper operation. If the blades slip, turn the wiper switch OFF, and reinstall the blades securely.