Jeep Patriot
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change the front windshield window
wiper blades on a 1st generation 2007-2016 Jeep Patriot with part numbers.
2016 Patriot Windshield Wipers |
Raise Wiper Arm Off Glass |
Rotate Away Old Blade |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Jeep Patriot SUV in changing the front
windshield window wiper blades. Owners of other Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat and RAM vehicles such as the Compass, Renegade, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, 500, Town & Country, 200, 300, Pacifica, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Grand Caravan, RAM 1500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster Van may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM wiper blade sizes in inches are as follows: Driver Side 21" and Passenger Side 21". A few compatible replacement windshield wiper blades with their part numbers are as follow: PIAA 95053, Bosch 21A, Rain-X 5079278-1, Michelin 8521, Valeo 900211B, Trico 25-210, Silblade WB121S and ACDelco 8-4421. |
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Black Plastic Release Tab |
Push In Tab To Release Blade |
Slide Bracket Off Hook |
The first step is
to lift the wiper arm off the windshield until it remains in the raised
position by itself. Then rotate the old wiper blade away from the metal wiper arm at a slight angle. Press the small black plastic tab in towards the metal wiper arm to release the wiper blade's mounting bracket. Slide the mounting bracket down and out of the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm. Rotate the old wiper blade until it is almost perpendicular with the metal wiper arm. |
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Pass Hook Through Opening |
Towel - Protect Glass |
Line Up New Wiper Blade |
Pass the hook at
the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the center of the old wiper
blade. Place a towel down to protect the windshield from being cracked, shattered, chipped or scratched just in case the metal wiper arm smacks down on to the window while you are replacing the wiper blade. I recommend buying the Bosch 21A wiper blades since they have excellent reviews on Amazon. Line up the new wiper blade with the metal wiper arm. The rubber blade should be facing up and away from the windshield. |
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Slide Bracket In To Hook |
New Wiper Blade Secured |
Lower Wiper To Window |
Pass the metal hook
at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the new wiper blade. Rotate the new wiper blade until it is parallel with the wiper arm. Pull the mounting bracket at the center of the new wiper blade up and in to the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm. Double check that the new wiper blade is securely attached to the wiper arm. Gently lower the wiper arm down to the windshield. For the best wiper performance, I'd recommend thoroughly cleaning off the windshield and applying a window treatment product such as Rain-X. For more,
check out my other
2007-2016 Jeep Patriot DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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