Just bought some new expensive Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to connect them? Not to worry, changing Wiper Blades isn’t too hard and may only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you will need to know is when to actually change them, it’s necessary that your Windscreen Wipers are working for the rainy weather but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can sometimes distort the rubber of the blades. As a common rule, Wiper Blades should be changed every year at least, but must also be examined every 6 months to ensure they are still functioning as normal. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windscreen it doesn’t necessarily mean they need changing, usually just cleaning the windscreen can help (without wax, as this can make the blades too slippery) and also ensure the Wiper Blades aren’t fastened too tight creating unnecessary tension.

Now that all of the checks are out of the way, it’s time to get onto the practical work. First you will need to carefully lift the Windscreen Wipers so that they stand up and are clear of the windscreen. On most vehicles this only requires you to simply pull the blade outwards, if you are finding it tricky, you can switch the ignition on, activate the wipers and then turn the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you should find it simpler to lift them.
Next you will want to look at the length of the Wiper Blades as some vehicles have one smaller than the other and will need to be placed the right way around. Now we need to remove the current Wiper Blades and this is often done by pushing in a small tab before pulling the blade out. Sometimes you may need to lift a tab up or even loosen a screw with a screwdriver. Once both blades have been removed, the new Wiper Blades will easily slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to check the fitting is secure and if any screws were removed that they be put back.

With the new wipers connected it’s time to check to ensure they work. You will need to carefully lower the Windscreen Wipers so that they lie flat on the windscreen again and once more give them a slight tug to make sure they are secure and won’t come flying off as you drive away. With the wipers back in place, start the ignition and give them a go.

So there we have it, those new Silicone Wiper Blades you just purchased don’t have to just sit in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!