Wiper Blade Replacement
11-17-2016, 05:44 PM
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Wiper Blade Replacement
I replace my wiper blades every November. I have been buying the replacements from Acura Parts Warehouse because they have a complete stock of parts, and they have prompt shipping. Almost as good as Amazon (I'm spoiled by Amazon Prime).
In the past, I always wrestled with getting the new blades to slide into the arms, keeping the metal reinforcing strips in place. This afternoon, I hit on a new trick that made the job a lot simpler. Try this:
1. Take the old blade out of the arm.
2. Go over to the workbench where you can see a lot better.
3. Remove the metal strips from the old blade and start them in the new blade.
4. Put a piece of blue painter's tape (or what have you - don't use duct tape!) around the blade and strips about every 4 to 6 inches.
5. Keep feeding the strips into the blade, taping them as you go.
6. Do yourself a favor and leave the ends of the tape free.
7. Feed the new blade back into the arm, removing the tape as you go.
Presto! You just saved yourself about $60. Have a beer and congratulate yourself.
In the past, I always wrestled with getting the new blades to slide into the arms, keeping the metal reinforcing strips in place. This afternoon, I hit on a new trick that made the job a lot simpler. Try this:
1. Take the old blade out of the arm.
2. Go over to the workbench where you can see a lot better.
3. Remove the metal strips from the old blade and start them in the new blade.
4. Put a piece of blue painter's tape (or what have you - don't use duct tape!) around the blade and strips about every 4 to 6 inches.
5. Keep feeding the strips into the blade, taping them as you go.
6. Do yourself a favor and leave the ends of the tape free.
7. Feed the new blade back into the arm, removing the tape as you go.
Presto! You just saved yourself about $60. Have a beer and congratulate yourself.
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