Staying safe on the road is undoubtedly your top concern every time you start up your vehicle. While there are many things that you can’t control like what other drivers do, there are many things that you do have control over.

Keeping a clear view of the road and your surroundings is paramount to safe driving. And ensuring that your windshield wipers are in proper working order is a simple but important thing you can do to stay safe on the road.

Once your windshield wipers begin to show signs of wear, don’t waste any time in replacing them. Don’t compromise your safety and the safety of your passengers by driving with windshield wipers that don’t adequately clear your windshield.

Choosing which replacement wiper blades to put on your car is an important decision. Champion wiper blades utilize advanced technology for all-season performance that you can count on when the weather turns bad. Champion offers conventional, hybrid, winter, beam and rear blades.

• Conventional – Champion conventional bridge wiper blades replaces your vehicle’s original equipment with the quality that matches the style, fit and performance of the original blades.

• Hybrid – Champion hybrid blades blend the best features and performance of beam blades with the secondary linkage of a conventional blade.

• Winter – Champion winter wiper blades keeps your windshield clear when the snow starts to fly. Eight pressure points help keep snow and ice off your windshield.

• Beam - Champion beam wiper blades have an infinite amount of pressure points for better blade-to-windshield contact.

• Rear – Champion rear wiper blades help you maintain safe rear visibility in all driving conditions.

Armed with the right Champion windshield wiper blade, you’re ready to handle this basic car maintenance job. Read on to learn how to change each type of Champion wiper blades.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Removing the Old Wiper Blade

Before installing any Champion wiper blade, you first need to remove the old wiper blade. Follow these instructions to take off the existing blade.

Step One

Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. You should be able to rest it perpendicular to the windshield. Take care when moving the wiper arm, it is spring loaded and could snap back and damage your windshield.

Step Two

Remove the old windshield wiper blade. Locate the hinge where the rubber wiper blade meets the metal arm. At the hinge where the blade and arm meet, you should see a small tab or stopper on one side of the hinge that holds the blade in place. Press the tab or stopper and you’ll be able to unhook the old wiper blade.

Installing the New Wiper Blade

Now that you have the old wiper blade off, you are all set to install the new blade. Below are instructions for installing each Champion wiper blade.

Champion Conventional Blade

Champion J93 Hook Hybrid Blade

Champion J94 Hook Hybrid Blade

Champion Beam Blade

Finishing Steps for All Blades

Repeat the same steps for the other side. Turn on the wipers to test them. If the blades slip, gently nudge them until they seat correctly.

That’s all there is to it! You have successfully changed your wiper blades and will have a clear view of the road.

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