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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Default How do i change my wiper blades?

I cannot get these damn things off, im about to smash my windshield. It says to push down on the tab at the of the blade and i do but i cant pop the blade off.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Default Re: How do i change my wiper blades?

you usually push the tab up or down depending on the brand then slide the blade down towards the hood.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Default Re: How do i change my wiper blades?

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you usually push the tab up then slide the blade down towards the hood.
the tab where it says "open --->" right? I am and its not coming off. Screw it. Ill return them and just get the Michelin ones at Mr Lube for $40 and includes free install. What a waste of time.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Default Re: How do i change my wiper blades?

lol its really not that difficult if its somehow jammed take some pliers and rip it off its just plastic.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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lol its really not that difficult if its somehow jammed take some pliers and rip it off its just plastic.
I tried yanking on the blades and it wont come out. I wasted 20mins on it. these are just cheap walmart brand ones anyways, costed me $25. Mr. Lube has michelin ones for $40 and im sure are a lot better anyways.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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Default Re: How do i change my wiper blades?

Did you try Googling for some video instructions? The blades are typically universal, by design, so its not a Civic-specific task. So, you can just search for "replacing wiper blades" and find a relevant video.
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Default Re: How do i change my wiper blades?

Originally Posted by toyomatt84
Did you try Googling for some video instructions? The blades are typically universal, by design, so its not a Civic-specific task. So, you can just search for "replacing wiper blades" and find a relevant video.
Couldjt find a video on any honda and just went by the manual. The best video i found said to raise the wiper arm straight up, then turn the blade so it sits parellel horizknaally to the hood, then push the tiny clip (thats in backside of the arm) upwards while pulling the blade outwards away from the side of the clip.

Doesnt work!

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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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the arm has a hook on it you can't pull it up you have to slide it down this isn't rocket science also michelin blades suck get bosch my last pair was michelin and after literally 3 uses they started streaking.

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