Just bought some new professional Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to connect them? Not to worry, exchanging Wiper Blades isn’t too complex and will only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you should understand is when to actually change them, it’s essential that your Windscreen Wipers are functional 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 general rule, Wiper Blades should be swapped every year at least, but must also be checked every 6 months to ensure they are still functioning correctly. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windscreen it doesn’t necessarily indicate they need replacing, sometimes 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 real work. First you will need to carefully raise the Windscreen Wipers so that they stand up and are clear of the windscreen. On most cars this only requires you to simply pull the wiper outwards, if you are finding it hard, you can switch the ignition on, activate the wipers and then switch the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you should find it simpler to lift them.
Next you will need to look at the size of the Wiper Blades as some cars have one smaller than the other and will need to be placed the correct way around. Now we need to remove the existing 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 remove 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 tight and if any screws were removed that they be put back.
With the new wipers attached it’s time to test to ensure they work. You will need to slowly drop the Windscreen Wipers so that they lie flat on the windscreen again and once more give them a slight tug to ensure 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 bought don’t have to just stay in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!
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