Toyota Avalon
Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
How to change the front windshield window
wiper blades on a 4th generation 2013 to 2017 Toyota Avalon sedan.
 2016 Avalon Wipers |
 Raise Wiper Arm |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fourth generation (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and
the face lifted 2018 model year) Toyota Avalon sedan in changing the
front windshield window wiper blades. Owners of other Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles such as the Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Prius, Camry, RAV4, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, FJ Cruiser, Venza, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, IS 250, IS 200t, IS 300, NX 200t, NX 300h, RX 350, RX 450h, LS 460, LS 600h, ES 350, ES 300h Hybrid, RC F, GS 350, CT 200h, LX 570, GX 460, tC, iA, iM, xB, xD, iQ and FR-S may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The OEM wiper blade sizes in inches are as follows: Driver Side 26" and Passenger Side 18". A few compatible replacement wiper blades with their part numbers are as follows: Bosch 26A & Bosch 18A, Rain-X RX30226 & Rain-X RX30218, AERO 26" & 18", Anco 31-26 & Anco 31-18, Michelin Stealth 8026 & Michelin 8018, Valeo 60026 & Valeo 60018 and PIAA 95065 & PIAA 95045. The only tool needed to remove and replace the wiper blades is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Black Plastic Locking Tab |
 Gently Pry Open Bottom |
| The first step is
to lift the wiper arm off the windshield until it remains in the raised
position by itself. Use a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool to gently pry up the bottom edge of the rectangular shaped black plastic locking tab near the center of the wiper blade. Swing the lock tab up and away from the wiper blade. |
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 Swing Lock Tab Up |
 Push Wiper Blade Down |
| Firmly push the wiper blade down until the mounting bracket slides out of the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm. | |
 Rotate Blade Perpendicular |
 Towel - Protect Glass |
| Rotate the old
wiper blade until it is almost perpendicular with the wiper arm. Pass the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the old wiper blade. Place a towel on the windshield to protect the glass from being cracked, chipped, scratched or shattered just in case the metal wiper arm smacks down on to the window while you are replacing the wiper blade. |
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 Line Up New Wiper Blade |
 Insert Hook - Opening |
| I recommend buying
the Bosch 26A and
Bosch 18A wiper blades since they
have excellent reviews on Amazon. Line up the new wiper assembly with the rubber blade pointing up and away from the windshield. Pass the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm through the opening in the center of the new wiper blade. |
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 Rotate Blade Parallel |
 Pull Bracket In To Hook |
| Rotate the new
blade until it is almost parallel with the wiper arm. Firmly pull the wiper blade up until the plastic mounting bracket clicks securely in to place in the metal hook at the end of the wiper arm. |
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 Snap Closed Lock Tab |
 Lower Wiper Arm |
| Swing the locking
tab down and firmly snap it back in to place. Double check that the new wiper blade is securely attached to the wiper arm. Gently lower the wiper blade down to the windshield. For the best wiper performance, I recommend applying a window treatment product that repels water such as Rain-X. For more,
check out all of my
Toyota Avalon DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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