Jeep Compass
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change the front windshield window
wiper blades on a 1st generation 2007 to 2017 Jeep Compass SUV.
 2014 Compass Wipers |
 Raise Wiper Arm |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the refreshed, "revised" or "facelifted" first generation
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and the early 2017 model year Jeep Compass in changing the front
windshield window wiper blades. (The 2nd generation arrived in late
2017.) Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM vehicles such as the Avenger, 200, 300, Town & Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Patriot, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, 1500, 2500, 3500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The wiper blade sizes in inches are as follows: Driver Side 22" and Passenger Side 20". A few compatible replacement wiper blades with their part numbers include the following: Bosch 22-CA & Bosch 20B, Rain-X 5079279-1 & Rain-X 5079277-1, Valeo 900221B & Valeo 900201B, Anco 31-22 & Anco 31-20, Michelin 8522 & Michelin 8520 and Trico 25-220 & Trico 25-200. No tools are needed to change the wiper blades. |
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 Old Wiper Blade |
 Rotate Blade Away From Arm |
| Lift the wiper arm
off the windshield until it remains in the raised position by itself. Rotate the old wiper blade away from the metal wiper arm at a slight angle. |
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 Black Plastic Release Tab |
 Press In Release Tab |
| Press in and hold the small black plastic release tab. | |
 Slide Bracket Off Hook |
 Pass Hook Through Opening |
| Slide the plastic
bracket in the center of the old wiper blade down and out of the metal hook
at the end of the wiper arm. Continue rotating the old wiper blade until it is parallel with the metal wiper arm. Pass the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the old wiper blade. |
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 Towel - Protect Glass |
 Line Up Hook & New Blade |
| Place a towel on
the windshield to protect the glass from being cracked, chipped, scratched
or shattered just in case the wiper arm smacks down on to the window while
you are replacing the wiper blade. I always buy the Bosch 22-CA and Bosch 20B wiper blades since they have great reviews on Amazon. |
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 Pass Hook Through Hole |
 Pull Bracket In To Hook |
| Insert the metal
hook at the end of the metal wiper arm through the opening in the center of
the new wiper blade. Rotate the new wiper blade until it is almost parallel with the wiper arm. Pull the plastic mounting bracket in the center of the new wiper blade up and in to the metal hook. |
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 New Blade Secured In Hook |
 Lower Blade To Windshield |
| Double check that
the new wiper blade is securely installed in to the metal hook at the end of
the wiper arm. Gently lower the wiper arm down to the windshield. For the best wiper performance, I'd recommend thoroughly cleaning the windshield and applying a window treatment product such as Rain-X. For more,
check out my other
Jeep Compass DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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