Ford Mustang
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change worn out windshield window
wiper blades on a revised 5th generation 2010-2014 Ford Mustang.
 2012 Mustang GT Wipers |
 Raise Wiper Arm |
 Rotate Blade Away |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the updated fifth generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 &
2014) Ford Mustang in changing worn out windshield window wiper
blades. Owners of the earlier 5th generation Mustang from 2005 to 2009 and possibly the 4th generation 1994 to 2004 models with similar wiper arm assemblies may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The wiper blade sizes in inches for the 2005 to 2014 Mustang are: Driver Side 22" and Passenger Side 20". (The 1994 to 2004 model years have 20" wiper blades on both the driver and passenger sides.) A few compatible wiper blades with their part numbers are as follows: Michelin 8522 & Michelin 8520, Rain-X 5079279-1 & Rain-X 5079277-1, Bosch 22OE & Bosch 20OE, Trico 19-220 & Trico 18-200, Anco A-22-M & Anco A-20-M, and ACDelco 8-992213 & ACDelco 8-992013. |
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 Squeeze Together Two Tabs |
 "Wings" Pressed Together |
 Lift Out Mounting Bracket |
| Raise the wiper arm
off the windshield until it stays in place at a perpendicular position to
the window. Rotate the wiper blade away from the wiper arm and locate the two black plastic tabs or "wings" that end in a sharp point. Squeeze together the two tabs to release the wiper blade mounting bracket from the metal wiper arm. |
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 Pull Blade Off Metal Hook |
 Towel - Protect Glass |
 New Wiper Blade Bracket |
| Lift the wiper
blade up and off the hook at the end of the metal wiper arm. Place a towel on the windshield to protect the window just in case the wiper arm smacks down on the glass, which may cause it to chip or crack. I usually buy the Bosch 22OE and Bosch 20OE wiper blades since they have excellent reviews on Amazon. |
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 Slot At Top of Bracket |
 Insert Metal Hook In Slot |
 Squeeze Together Two Tabs |
| Insert the metal
hook at the top of the wiper arm in to the slot at the top of the wiper
blade mounting bracket. Rotate the wiper blade towards the wiper arm while squeezing together the two black plastic tabs at the bottom of the bracket. |
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 New Blade Installed On Arm |
 Lower Blade To Windshield |
 Clean Windshield |
| Insert the tabs in
to the metal wiper arm and rotate the new blade parallel against the wiper
arm. Make sure that the new wiper blade is securely attached to the wiper arm. Gently lower the wiper arm down to to the windshield. For the best wiper performance, thoroughly clean off your windshield and apply a window treatment product such as Rain-X. For more,
check out my other
Ford Mustang Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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