How to Replace Windshield Wiper Arms 05-11 Honda Civic
Difficulty: Beginner · About 20 min · Honda Civic
Replace the windshield wiper arms on a 2005–2011 Honda Civic, marking the blade positions first to preserve correct park alignment.
Tools you will need
- 14 mm socket and ratchet
- Painter’s tape
Parts and supplies
- Driver-side and passenger-side wiper arms as needed
Steps
Mark the parked positions
Park the wipers and switch off the ignition. Apply tape to the windshield along each blade edge so both replacement arms can be positioned at the same resting height.
Remove the old arms
Lift the pivot caps and remove the retaining nuts. Rock each arm gently at the pivot to release it from the splines, taking care not to let it snap onto the glass.
Install the replacement arms
Match the driver and passenger arms to their correct sides and align each blade with its tape mark. Start the nuts by hand, tighten to the vehicle specification, and reinstall the caps.
Check the wiper path
Remove the tape and test the wipers with the windshield wet. Confirm they park correctly and do not strike the cowl, windshield edge, or one another.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.