To remove the old wiper blades from a J-hook arm, depress the button tab on the connection adapter clip and pull the wiper blade out of the open end of the 'J' on the end of the wiper arm until free. To remove the old wiper blades from a pin arm, use a small screwdriver to separate the wiper blade from the adapter clip. Hook mount wiper arms are generally simple to remove and install. You insert the arm through the slot in the wiper blade bridge, line up the adapter with the hook, and press it into place. May 09, 2014. Reflex Ice Wiper Blade From $24. 99 (159) View Wishlist Added to Wishlist Reflex Perfect Fit Wiper Blades, 2-pk From $49. 99 (37) View.
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CARS.COM — Replacing your own windshield wipers can be intimidating to the uninitiated. The swiping arms of plastic connectors, rubber and metal may seem like a riddle with steps only Indiana Jones can unlock, but it's actually an easy task on many newer cars. Some auto parts stores offer complimentary installation when you buy wipers for your vehicle there.
Even so, it's an easy enough job to consider doing it yourself if you found a sweet deal online or bought replacement wipers elsewhere. Ready to change your own windshield wipers? Keep reading to discover how to get the job done right.
Related: How Often Should You Replace Wiper Blades?
Newer cars favor an easy-to-replace hook-style wiper arm where the windshield wiper blade simply slides over a metal hook and clips into place. Replacing the wiper blades on a hook-style arm is the process we'll detail since they're so common. We'd be lying if we said all wipers were the same or this easy to remove or replace — a variety of wiper arms and mounts have been used over the years. The stubborn ones with pins and unique latches can churn up rage so deep that the new wiper blades may turn into boomerangs before they're ever installed.
J Hook Wiper Blade Replacement
While this guide should point you in the right direction when you need to change your car's windshield wipers, every vehicle is different. Even blades using the same mounting style doesn't guarantee all windshield wiper blades will come off the same way, so check your owner's manual for guidance. If you're having trouble, consult with a pro to avoid doing serious damage when trying to remove or install windshield wiper blades.
1. Measure the wiper blade length with a tape measure or ruler; you also can check the owner's manual or an in-store catalog when buying replacement wipers. Uneven-sized wipers are normal. Cars.com's previous long-term tester, the 2013 Subaru BRZ, used a 22-inch driver-side and 20-inch passenger-side blade. Realizing you have the wrong size replacement only after sitting in the cold rain surrounded by empty wiper boxes and rogue clips is easily avoidable.
2. Set the new blades in an upright position on the windshield. With ignition in accessory mode, switch the wipers on until they're mid-swipe and then turn the car off so the wiper arms are standing straight up, perpendicular to the hood line. It's often easier to remove the old blades with the wiper arms up unless the hood or some other obstruction keeps you from pulling the arm away from the windshield. Most cars allow this trick, though some wipers return to base position when the ignition is off. Also, replacing only one wiper at a time will ensure you have another blade to reference if you run into problems.
3. Lift the arm away from the windshield and pivot the blade. With the wiper arm pulled away from the glass, pivot the wiper so the whole blade is perpendicular to the arm; some may have a clip or tab to pull for full rotation.
4. At this point, have a towel or rag ready so when the wiper blade is removed, you can rest the bare wiper arm against a soft material on the windshield.
5. Release the connector and pull the wiper blade downward. This step may vary, but with most blades, you can pull the connector's lower tabs outward to release it from the hook or push a button to release the blade. Once disengaged, slide down to remove the whole blade from the hook. You might need to give it a tap-tap-a-roo or good tug to work past debris or corrosion. Roub study guide.
6. Gently rest the bare hook against a rag on the windshield. The wiper arm is spring-loaded, so don't let the bare metal hook drop quickly; it can whack the glass and crack the windshield. The rag also protects the glass from being etched if for some reason the wipers unexpectedly swipe.
7. Pull the new wiper blade connector into the bare hook. With the rubber pointing toward the windshield, slide the new wiper blade connector into the hook and give the blade a good pull upward while listening or feeling for a click. Often you'll have to guide the hook through the blade first before pulling up and engaging the connector with the hook.
8. Once secured, lower the wiper blade and repeat the process on the other side.
9. Lastly, test the wipers after installation so you're not testing them in the next downpour with a passenger-side blade flopping around scratching the windshield. Congratulations! You just managed to change your own windshield wipers!
… But if you haven't yet and you'd like a video demonstration of how to get through this, we have you covered: Check out the video below for more on how to replace your wipers.
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- How to Install Wiper Blades. Changing the wiper blades is an important—and fortunately pretty simple—part of regular car maintenance. Wiper blades should be changed at least once a year, and you'll know they need replacing when the rubber b.
- Did you know that helping your wiper blades live longer only takes a minute a month? If you clean the blades once a month with a clean rag and some windshield washer fluid, they can last longer and may work better. How to install SYNC® updates to your vehicle.
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So I bought Reflex Wipers two weekends ago and haven't really needed to use them until now. When I initially installed them they did not 'click' like the picture said it should. I brushed it off and figured I might as well try them and see if they fall off.well they fell off.
Luckily it was while I was pulling into my parking lot. I have one of those.candy cane like wiper arms on a Honda Civic. Is there any special way to install these?
I tried and tried (without physically bending the blade) to install these and used as much force as I could muster but they just won't go on!!! HELP!!!:O Thanks.
Ipxxx wrote:Wow.this is the most helpful advice ever. Have you ever bought these wipers?
Have you seen this 'manual' that I'm supposed to read? Are all your posts as helpful as this?
How about you 'stfu' and 'gtfo'? K thnx A 12 year old could install it in 5 minutes. A claim by one of the members on maxbimmer forums.) If you can't figure it out after two weeks, bring it to a mechanic cuz you probably won't figure it out. As for the manual, it's on the cover/packaging of the wiper blades. If you couldn't find the instructions on the packaging, you REALLY shouldn't be doing anything to your car yourself. Installing wiper blades don't get more straightforward than what's already depicted in the instructions.
Nov 30th, 2006 7:21 pmAs for the manual, it's on the cover/packaging of the wiper blades. If you couldn't find the instructions on the packaging, you REALLY shouldn't be doing anything to your car yourself. As my original post reads: 'When I initially installed them they did not 'click' like the picture said it should.' Honestly people, if I didn't need help I would never ask for it. I try to find out answers on my own and this is the kind of response I get when I ask for help.weird. Nov 30th, 2006 7:32 pmReally.so in this blog: Someone writes: 'When I purchased another one I got the mechanics in Canadian to install them. Was there over an hour with each one of the mechanics trying to get it on.
I own a GMC Sierra. Finally after installing new clips that were not included with the wipers they managed to get them on.' Ok in that case, if you insist it's not straightforward, I think you should return them or just throw them out. Canadian Tire stuff is not known for high quality. Although sometimes their products can be good, I beg to differ in this case.
If you're into the hingeless wipers, you should look into two other brands who make quality products. Valeo and Bosch. While the products may look physically the same, their quality is just eleventy billion notches above the crappy reflex crap from CanTire. But having said that. They install pretty much the same way so if you aren't able to figure it out the first time around, you probably won't figure it out with the high quality stuff. All I can say is read the instructions again and follow until you hear the click. Nov 30th, 2006 8:08 pmspread the arm a bit with a pair of pilars should pop right in.
If it's loose tighten them a bit. Just don't do it too much as the metal will snap Thanks for the help. I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on.
Reflex Wiper Blades Installation Hook
But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received. Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps.
Reflex Wiper Blades Hook Installation Kit
Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure. And that's it.thanks to those who helped, I hope other RFDers don't get the kind of BS responses I did when asking for help. Nov 30th, 2006 11:19 pmThanks for the help. I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on. But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received.
Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps. Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure.
And that's it.thanks to those who helped, I hope other RFDers don't get the kind of BS responses I did when asking for help. don't worry, you're not the only one. I needed my dad's help to put mine on my old civic. Do not buy these wiper blades! They are absolute garbage. I've installed these on two of my vehicles and three of them have fallen off! I design automotive parts for a living and I have never seen such poorly functional components in all my life.
This is a critical component that can be a safety hazard if they fall off - this company should be sued! Not sure what this world is coming to where garbage components like this can be sold with no recourse. Just a matter of time before someone is critically injured as a result of these wipers failure. Nov 30th, 2006 11:19 pm Thanks for the help.
Wiper Blade Installation Video
I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on. But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received. Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps. Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure.
Equip cars, trucks & SUVs with 2014 Ford Taurus Wiper Blade (Windshield) from AutoZone. Get Yours Today! We have the best products at the right price.
- How to Install Wiper Blades. Changing the wiper blades is an important—and fortunately pretty simple—part of regular car maintenance. Wiper blades should be changed at least once a year, and you'll know they need replacing when the rubber b.
- Did you know that helping your wiper blades live longer only takes a minute a month? If you clean the blades once a month with a clean rag and some windshield washer fluid, they can last longer and may work better. How to install SYNC® updates to your vehicle.
This tool should not be your sole basis for any purchase decision and is available for users as a guide only. The information conveyed is not assured to be error free and has not been guaranteed by the vehicle manufacturers.
The decision on what parts to purchase lies solely with the user and may result in insurance implications. Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited, its affiliates, any individual granted the right to operate a Canadian Tire associate store and any of the aforementioned entities' directors, employees, agents and contractors, shall not be liable for the use of this Tool and the use of this Tool by an individual shall constitute acceptance of this disclaimer.
'Equal payments, no interest' for 12 months (unless stated otherwise) is only available on request, on approved credit with a Canadian Tire Bank issued credit card and on purchases of items at Canadian Tire, Sport Chek or participating Mark's stores of $200 or more (excluding gift cards). Interest does not accrue during the period of the plan. However, if we do not receive the full minimum due on a statement within 59 days of the date of that statement, or any event of default (other than a payment default) occurs under your Cardmember Agreement, all special payment plans on your account will terminate and (i) you will then be charged interest on the balances outstanding on such plans at the applicable regular annual rate from the day after the date of your next statement, and (ii) the balances outstanding will form part of the balance due on that statement. There is no administration fee charges for entering into a special payments plan. Not available on purchases using a Low Rate Options ® Mastercard ®.
Each month during an equal payments plan you are required to pay in full by the due date that month's equal payments plan instalment. Any unpaid portion not received by the due date will no longer form part of the equal payments plan and interest will accrue on that amount from the day after the date of your next statement at the applicable regular annual rate.
Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additional information for residents of Quebec only: The regular annual rate for persons applying for the Options Mastercard is 22.99% for cash transactions and related fees and 19.99% for all other charges. Some applicants may receive a higher or lower regular annual rate depending on a credit evaluation. The minimum payment is the sum of (a) interest and fees shown on your statement, (b) the greater of any amount past due or any balance over your credit limit, (c) the amount of any equal payments plan instalments then due, and (d) $10. Balances under $10 are due in full. For residents of Quebec, the period between the statement date and the due date for payment is 26 days. The billing period covered by each statement can be from 28-33 days.
The Options Mastercard does not have an annual fee.
So I bought Reflex Wipers two weekends ago and haven't really needed to use them until now. When I initially installed them they did not 'click' like the picture said it should. I brushed it off and figured I might as well try them and see if they fall off.well they fell off.
Luckily it was while I was pulling into my parking lot. I have one of those.candy cane like wiper arms on a Honda Civic. Is there any special way to install these?
I tried and tried (without physically bending the blade) to install these and used as much force as I could muster but they just won't go on!!! HELP!!!:O Thanks.
Ipxxx wrote:Wow.this is the most helpful advice ever. Have you ever bought these wipers?
Have you seen this 'manual' that I'm supposed to read? Are all your posts as helpful as this?
How about you 'stfu' and 'gtfo'? K thnx A 12 year old could install it in 5 minutes. A claim by one of the members on maxbimmer forums.) If you can't figure it out after two weeks, bring it to a mechanic cuz you probably won't figure it out. As for the manual, it's on the cover/packaging of the wiper blades. If you couldn't find the instructions on the packaging, you REALLY shouldn't be doing anything to your car yourself. Installing wiper blades don't get more straightforward than what's already depicted in the instructions.
Nov 30th, 2006 7:21 pmAs for the manual, it's on the cover/packaging of the wiper blades. If you couldn't find the instructions on the packaging, you REALLY shouldn't be doing anything to your car yourself. As my original post reads: 'When I initially installed them they did not 'click' like the picture said it should.' Honestly people, if I didn't need help I would never ask for it. I try to find out answers on my own and this is the kind of response I get when I ask for help.weird. Nov 30th, 2006 7:32 pmReally.so in this blog: Someone writes: 'When I purchased another one I got the mechanics in Canadian to install them. Was there over an hour with each one of the mechanics trying to get it on.
I own a GMC Sierra. Finally after installing new clips that were not included with the wipers they managed to get them on.' Ok in that case, if you insist it's not straightforward, I think you should return them or just throw them out. Canadian Tire stuff is not known for high quality. Although sometimes their products can be good, I beg to differ in this case.
If you're into the hingeless wipers, you should look into two other brands who make quality products. Valeo and Bosch. While the products may look physically the same, their quality is just eleventy billion notches above the crappy reflex crap from CanTire. But having said that. They install pretty much the same way so if you aren't able to figure it out the first time around, you probably won't figure it out with the high quality stuff. All I can say is read the instructions again and follow until you hear the click. Nov 30th, 2006 8:08 pmspread the arm a bit with a pair of pilars should pop right in.
If it's loose tighten them a bit. Just don't do it too much as the metal will snap Thanks for the help. I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on.
Reflex Wiper Blades Installation Hook
But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received. Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps.
Reflex Wiper Blades Hook Installation Kit
Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure. And that's it.thanks to those who helped, I hope other RFDers don't get the kind of BS responses I did when asking for help. Nov 30th, 2006 11:19 pmThanks for the help. I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on. But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received.
Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps. Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure.
And that's it.thanks to those who helped, I hope other RFDers don't get the kind of BS responses I did when asking for help. don't worry, you're not the only one. I needed my dad's help to put mine on my old civic. Do not buy these wiper blades! They are absolute garbage. I've installed these on two of my vehicles and three of them have fallen off! I design automotive parts for a living and I have never seen such poorly functional components in all my life.
This is a critical component that can be a safety hazard if they fall off - this company should be sued! Not sure what this world is coming to where garbage components like this can be sold with no recourse. Just a matter of time before someone is critically injured as a result of these wipers failure. Nov 30th, 2006 11:19 pm Thanks for the help.
Wiper Blade Installation Video
I ended up using pliers before reading this post and managed to get them on. But your help was more than appreciated considering previous answers I received. Even though this is a 'straightforward' procedure I'll explain what I did anyways for others who don't have the optimal settings for straightforward installations. Background: Wiper Arm is a 'Candy Cane' type arm (not sure of the technical term) It has gone through many wiper changes, the paint is peeling off, and the 'U' part of the cane is warped There are two bumps on the clip that is attached to the Reflex wiper blades that would stop the wiper arm from passing it. These needed to be bent slightly (and carefully as the material is fairly fragile) so that the wiper arm could pass the clip bumps. Once the wiper arm was ON the clip bumps I noticed that the wiper arm wouldn't slide any further and with further inspection, the wiper arm itself was bent (so imagine the arm as being a partial 'P') so it was stopping at another plastic piece at the back of the clip. I had to wedge a screwdriver in between the arm and the back piece of the clip and finally the arm slide completely past the bumps and the wiper was secure.
And that's it.thanks to those who helped, I hope other RFDers don't get the kind of BS responses I did when asking for help. Just for my own sanity. I have the same candy cane arms. Wiper blades are normally universal and come with 2 sets of adapters, or little plastic pieces to fit all types of wiper arms and it's subjective if you need to use them or not. Is that not the case for these blades? Or is there something magic about bmw or these blades?
