How to Replace the Wiper Blade Rubber on a Frameless Wiper?
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Steps to replace the rubber blade on a frameless wiper: 1. Locate the sliding part of the rubber blade, then remove the fixing clip at this end. Needle-nose pliers can be used to assist in the removal. 2. After removing the clip, you will see that the rubber blade to be replaced is fixed to the wiper with a metal buckle. Next, pry up this metal buckle to remove the rubber blade. 3. To install the new wiper rubber blade, simply reverse the above steps. It is particularly important to note that the metal buckle securing the rubber blade must be tightly fixed. Otherwise, the rubber blade may shift during use, affecting its performance.
I've replaced my frameless wiper blades several times myself—simple steps and cost-saving. First, park the car and engage the handbrake, then lift the wiper arm upright to prevent it from snapping back and damaging the windshield. There's a small clip or sliding cover at both ends of the blade; gently pry it open with your fingers or a small screwdriver, but avoid using excessive force to prevent damage. After removing the old blade, clean off any dust or dirt from the wiper arm. Take the new blade, align it with the track groove, and slide it in from one end until you hear a click, indicating it's securely locked. Once installed, spray some water to test if the wiping is even and skip-free. Worn-out blades not only fail to clean properly and create noise but can also scratch the windshield, compromising rainy-day driving safety. Each time I buy blades, it only costs me a few dozen bucks, saving me 30-40 yuan compared to going to a repair shop. The job mostly requires just your hands—I recommend choosing OEM-compatible blades to avoid size mismatches. It takes about ten minutes to replace them yourself, and it feels great learning a new skill.
