How to change wiper blades on a Toyota Yaris

Whether in its old guise or GR spec, the Yaris remains a firm favourite with SA consumers. We show you how to replace the windshield wipers on a Toyota Yaris

Lawrence Minnie

22 Aug 2023 · 09:30Car Ownership1 min read

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The key to keeping your hatchback up and running is regular maintenance, and one of the easiest bits of DIY maintenance you can do is replace your windshield wipers before every rainy season.

This is a relatively simple task that can be accomplished in about 10 min with no tools needed, just follow our step-by-step instructions below.

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You will need:

Replacement wiper blades for your model
Soft Cloth

Let's get it done

1. Lift the wiper arm up into its service position.

2. Push the clip and pull the blade downwards, releasing the old wiper blade

3. Slide the new wiper blade back up into the wiper arm until it clicks into place.

4. Give the base of the windshield a wipe down with the soft cloth to remove any dirt and debris.

6. Repeat on the passenger side.

7. Test the system with water or the onboard washer system.

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