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How to change wiper blades on a Abarth 595

We show you how to quickly and easily replace the windscreen wiper on your Abarth 595 hot-hatch.

Car Ownership

Euro cool hatch

The Fiat 500 and its performance offshoot the Abarth 595, emit Euro-cool that many younger drivers just love. Being cool though won't help much if you can't see where you are going because your windshield wipers no longer function correctly due to age and wear. If your windshield wipers are no longer functioning sufficiently they will need to be replaced before you actually need them.

 

Related: Top 10 obscure facts you need to know about the Abarth 500

 

This is a relatively simple job that you can do in a matter of minutes in your driveway without any tools needed.

 

You will need:

 

  • New wiper blades that fit your model year
  • Soft cloth

 

 

Let's get started!

 

1. Lift the wiper arm up.

 

2. Push the retaining clip and release the old wiper blade in a downward motion.

 

3. Insert the new blade and push/pull the retainer until it clips back into place.

 

4. Repeat on opposite side

 

5. Test the system with water to ensure all works correctly.

 

 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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