this is the first car that i have had where you can't lift up the windshield wiper blades. and i don't know how to replace them...How do you replace windshield wipers in a 99 malibu?
you should probably go to pep boys or some store like that, if you purchase the blades from them, they will install them for free...watch them do it closely, you will see how to do it, it is very easy, but difficult to explain, especially if you do not understand the basics...How do you replace windshield wipers in a 99 malibu?
The first step to replacing your windshield wipers is getting the old worn out wipers off. Be careful when removing them, the wiper arm is metal and your windshield is glass. One clumsy move and you could scratch or crack the windshield - not good.
To remove the old wiper, pull the entire assembly away from the windshield, it will prop itself in the raised position. With one hand holding the wiper arm, use your other hand to depress the small tab on the underside of the wiper where it meets the metal arm. With the tab depressed you can slide the wiper off the arm by pulling the center toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
The metal windshield wiper arms that hold the wipers are spring loaded so that they keep your wipers pressed to the windshield in a storm. Unfortunately this means that without the soft wiper on the end, that metal arm can do some serious damage to your windshield!
Prevent the wiper arm from snapping back and hitting your windshield by carefully resting it against the windshield while you are getting your new wiper ready to install. Even if you just turn around to grab it, play it safe and ';park'; the arm in the down position.
They lift up. All wiper blades lift up. Check to see if there is a small catch or something.
Turn on/off your wipers so they're at the top part of their sweep cycle - makes them easier to work with.
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