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How to Change Your Windshield Wiper Blades. New windshield wiper blades can be tough to
install, but maintaining them is critical for safe driving in bad weather. You will
need New blades and attachments Your car's manual (optional) (optional) (optional) and
a small screwdriver (optional) (optional) (optional). Step 1. Buy the right blades at
your local auto parts store, based on your car's make and model. The package should contain
blades and attachment parts. Step 2. Gently pull the wiper arm away from the windshield.
Step 3. Look at your windshield wiper and note how it's attached. Determine which of
the new blade attachment parts you should use. Consult your car's manual for more information
on the blade attachment. Step 4. Remove the old windshield wiper blade from the blade
arm. You may need to use a screwdriver to press in an attachment tab. Step 5. Install
the correct attachment and blades. Carefully push the wiper arm back against the windshield.
Don't let the wiper arm snap back against the windshield. You might crack the glass.
Step 6. Test the new blades by turning the wipers on and making sure that the attachments
are secure. Tighten them if the blades slip out. Did you know Mary Anderson patented a
swinging arm with rubber blades for windshields in 1905. By 1913, windshield wipers were standard
equipment.