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1995-2002 Toyota 4Runner Front and Rear Wiper Blades Replacement

Follow this guide to replace the front and rear...

iFixit Library 1995-2002 Toyota 4Runner Easy 30 minutes Guide 172430

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Guide overview

Before you begin

Follow this guide to replace the front and rear wiper blades on a 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner. Windshield wipers should be replaced every year, but this interval can vary based on a variety of factors such as usage, weather conditions, age, performance, and routine maintenance of the wiper blades. Signs that your wiper blades need to be replaced are visible streaking or smearing in the windshield when using the windshield washer fluid or when there is rain, a squeaking sound when in use, or are visually worn out or damaged. Before completing this guide, make sure you have the proper tools and parts to complete the replacement of the wiper blades that is listed in this guide. This is a quick step-by-step guide on how to replace the front and rear wiper blades on a 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner.

Step 1

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Get your wipers in the service position by lifting the wiper arm up until it stands on its own.

Step 2

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Unlatch the cover on the old wiper blade from the arm.

Step 3

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Firmly grasp the wiper blade and pull the wiper blade towards the car.
Turn the wiper blade 90 degrees so that it is perpendicular to the wiper arm.
Note: Use a 'J' motion to unhook the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
Pull the wiper blade away from the wiper arm.

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Rest the wiper arm on a towel.
Putting the wiper arm down removes the risk of it falling over and placing the wiper arm on a towel removes the risk of scratching the windshield.

Step 5

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Prepare the new wiper blade.
Note: There are several different types of adapters. The 4runner uses a J-hook adapter.
Refer to the instruction manual from the new wiper blade to ensure you have the correct adaptor attached.

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Lift the wiper arm from the down position back into the service position.
Insert the wiper arm perpendicular to the wiper blade in the hole.
Insert the J-hook into the wiper blade.
Note: When inserting, make a 'J' type motion.
Turn the wiper blade so that it is parallel to the wiper arm.
Firmly grasp the wiper blade and shift it away from the wiper arm until you hear an audible click that confirms that it is secured.

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Close the latch on the new wiper blade.

Step 8

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Remove the towel from the windshield and lower the wiper arm back down.

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Repeat the previous eight steps for the second wiper blade.

Step 10

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Remove the two Phillips screws from the rear wiper assembly.
The screws will be reused for this part.
Place a towel underneath the wiper arm.

Step 11

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Place the old wiper fixture onto the new wiper blade.

Step 12

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Screw in the rear wiper assembly hand-tight.
Do not fully tighten the screws.

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Align the rear wiper assembly and tighten the screws once it is aligned.