How to Change Your Windshield Wipers

From spring rains in San Dimas to frosty mornings in Rancho Cucamonga, your windshield wipers go through a lot in an average year. Experts recommend you change windshield wiper every six to twelve months, but some drivers find themselves needing a replacement even sooner. Luckily, learning how to change your windshield wipers is fairly straightforward. Most Upland drivers can change wipers in just a few minutes, and Mazda of Claremont is here to guide you through the process step by step!

Do I Need to Change My Wipers?

Windshield wipers are durable, but the rubber doesn’t last forever. Everything from extreme temperatures to rain to salt can gradually break down the blades, which can compromise your safety on the roads. We recommend checking your windshield wiper blades for signs of wear periodically. Pull the blades from the windshield and run your finger across the rubber. If you feel debris, you can just wash the blades off. But if you notice the following signs of damage, it’s time for a replacement set:

• Cracked Rubber
• Separated Blades
• Screeching Noise
• Gaps in Windshield Clearing
• Scratches to Windshield Glass
• Loose chunks of blade

How Do I Change Wipers?

While the service center at Mazda of Claremont is always happy to perform the installation for you at our Claremont facility, you can also pick up a set of replacement wipers at our parts department. Most drivers find that the installation process is easy enough to accomplish in a few minutes at home, but be sure to contact us if you run into any problems!

Here are the steps of how to change windshield wipers:

1. Pull your windshield wipers into an upright position away from the windshield.
2. Follow the instructions on your windshield wiper’s packaging. You might have to depress a small tab to pull off the windshield wiper blades or you might have to slide them off instead.
3. Discard the old wiper blades.
4. Clean your windshield to remove any dirt and debris. 
5. Install the new windshield wipers by doing the reverse of steps two and three.
6. Repeat on both sides of the windshield.
7. Place your windshield wipers back in their regular position.

Visit Our Service Center at Mazda of Claremont in Claremont 

Whether you want to pick up a new set of windshield wiper blades or schedule a maintenance service, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Mazda of Claremont. Contact us to learn more about your options, and we’d be happy to offer our best service tips and service specials to make car care easy!