Just bought some new shiny Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to connect 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 essential that your Windscreen Wipers are functional for the rainy season but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can occasionally 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 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 indicate they need replacing, sometimes just cleaning the windscreen can help (without wax, as this can make the blades too slippery) and also make sure 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 handy work. To start, 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 lift the wiper outwards, if you are finding it hard, you can turn the ignition on, initiate the wipers and then turn the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you will find it simpler to lift them.
Next you will need to examine the size of the Wiper Blades as some vehicles have one shorter than the other and will need to be connected the right way around. Now we need to remove the existing Wiper Blades and this is normally done by pushing in a small tab before sliding 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 simply slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to make sure the fitting is tight and if any screws were removed that they be put back.
With the new Wiper Blades connected it’s time to check to make sure 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 purchased needn’t have to just remain in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!
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