Just purchased some new shiny Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to assemble them? Not to worry, connecting Wiper Blades isn’t too hard and should only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you will need to understand is when to actually change them, it’s important that your Windscreen Wipers are working for the rainy weather but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can often cause cracks on the rubber of the blades. As a common rule, Wiper Blades should be exchanged every year at least, but should also be examined every 6 months to ensure they are still working as normal. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windshield it doesn’t necessarily mean they need replacing, often 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 causing unnecessary tension.

Now that all of the requirements are out of the way, it’s time to get onto the hands on work. First you will need to carefully raise 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 challenging, you can switch the ignition on, activate the wipers and then turn the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you will find it easier to lift them.
Next you will want to check the size of the Wiper Blades as some vehicles have one shorter than the other and will need to be fit the right way around. Now we need to remove the current Wiper Blades and this is usually 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 simply slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to ensure the fitting is solid and if any screws were removed that they be put back.

With the new Wiper Blades attached it’s time to test 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 check 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 got don’t have to just sit in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!