How to Replace the Windshield Wiper Blades on a Subaru
Do your Subaru’s wipers screech whenever they are turned on? Do they leave ugly streaks on your windshield? It might be time to replace them.
This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to switch out those old, worn-out wiper blades for some new ones. Are you more of a visual learner? Follow along with our video guide!
What you will need
- Windshield Wiper Blades Set
Procedure
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- Park the vehicle on level ground. Turn off the engine and set the parking brakes.
- Go to the windshield and move the wiper arm up.
- Turn it ninety degrees to expose the locking tab at the bottom.
- Slide the wiper down and remove it from the arm.
- Install the new arm in reverse order, pressing it in until it locks into place on the arm.
Changing the windshield wipers on a Subaru is easy and takes less than twenty minutes.
We hope you found this guide helpful. For more troubleshooting and maintenance tips, check out our other troubleshooting and repair guides for your Subaru.
