2011-2015 Chevy Cruze Wiper Blade Change | O'Reilly Auto Parts

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Windshield wiper blades are an important safety and visibility feature on your 2011 to 2015 Chevy Cruze. Replacing wiper blades that are streaky, splitting, or squeaky will help keep your windshield clear of rain, snow and debris and help keep you and other drivers safer on the road. Your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store carries a full selection of wiper blades, and our parts professionals will help you find the perfect replacement blades when it’s time for a new pair.

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If it’s time to change the wiper blades on your 11-15 Cruze, the following procedure will apply to most 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Chevy Cruze models, but be sure to know the specifics for your Cruze before getting started. If you’re not completely comfortable doing this yourself, a parts professional will install your new blades for free when you purchase them at your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store.

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Raise the first wiper arm so that it stands vertically.

Step 1: Raise the Wiper Arm

Lift the wiper arm on the side you want to change first so that it stands vertically.

Do It Right: Be careful not to let the wiper arm swing down into the windshield at any time during the process. This can damage your windshield.

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Press in on the tab near the hinge to release the old wiper blade.

Step 2: Detach the Old Blade

With the wiper arm up, look for a tab on the blade near the hinge where it attaches to the arm. Pushing the tab in will allow the blade to be released so you can slip it out of the hook at the end of the arm to detach it.

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Remove the protective sheath on the new wiper blade.

Step 3: Remove the Protective Sheath

If your new blade has a sheath protecting the rubber on the blade, remove the sheath before installation.

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Secure the new blade in the wiper arm.

Step 4: Install the New Blade

Move the blade into place and slide the clip on the blade into the hook of the wiper arm. You should hear it snap into place.

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Lower the blade carefully to the windshield.

Step 5: Lower the Wiper Arm

Once the blade is secure in the wiper arm, lower it slowly and carefully back down into contact with the windshield.

Do It Right: It’s always a good idea to replace wiper blades in pairs, so repeat these steps on the other side.

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