Replace windshield wiper blade with Duralast brand  01-25-14
Channel: John Karavitis
Date: 25/01/2014

I had to replace the driver's side windshield wiper blade, and could NOT figure out how to take the blade off.  I went to the dealership, and one of the managers was kind enough to show me.  

Afterwards, I went to AutoZone and bought a 26" Duralast wiper blade.  I could NOT get it on.  I called AutoZOne, and the saleswoman told me to come back and they would see whether they had given me the wrong replacement wiper blade.  It took the saleswoman a second to put the wiper blade on.

Putting the Duralast wiper blade on is easier than taking the original blade off.  Align the swiveling part with the tab end pointing downwards, and the blade aligned with the tab.  So, the entire blade will be vertical, with the rubber contact part pointing away from you.  The long flat end of the swivel part will be away from you, and the "open" part facing you.  Bring the open section of the swivel part to touch the hook end of the wiper arm, and just firmly pull UP.  The wiper blade should snap right into place with the wiper arm.  

Unbelievable.  Just like with microwave ovens, every time you see a new wiper blade, there's a new set of instructions you need to read before you can use them.  That's what happens when you make your product idiot-proof, then idiots like myself are helpless.