Protecting Windshield Glass During Wiper Changes

Hand controlling a raised wiper arm with a folded towel cushioning the windshield during a blade change.
Illustration: Follow your vehicle’s instructions, protect the glass below and keep control of the wiper arm during a blade change.

Protect Glass During Wiper Changes

  1. Check your vehicle’s instructions
  2. Cushion the glass below
  3. Control the raised wiper arm

For other common causes of glass damage, see our illustrated windshield-damage guide.

For cleaning and cold-weather precautions as well, see our three glass-care precautions.