How to Change the Windshield Wipers on a Kia Rio

When driving in bad weather having working windshield wipers are a must in order for you to see and drive safely. Windshield wipers over time will go out on all cars, and a Kia Rio is no different. Changing windshield wipers on a Kia Rio is an easy task that just about anyone can do it.

Things you will need:

• New wiper blades

1. Purchase new windshield wiper blades for the model of your Kia Rio. Wiper blades can be purchased from your local automotive shop.


2. Pull the windshield wiper arms up and then away from your Rio’s windshield. Make sure the windshield wiper control is turned off first from inside your vehicle.


3. Remove the old windshield wiper blade. At the end of the wiper blade arm, press the spring clip to loosen the blade. Begin to slide the windshield wiper blade towards the car. Keep sliding the blade along the arm until you are able to pull the blade free from the arm.


4. Take the new blade and slide one end of the wiper arm through the middle of the new blade. Once the blade is completely on the arm, slide the spring clip up against the windshield wiper arm of you Kia Rio.


5. Press down on the clip of the wiper arm as you slide the blade along the arm. Keep sliding the blade toward the end of the wiper arm until the clip locks into place.


6. Repeat these steps for the other old windshield wiper blade. If your Kia Rio has a rear wiper change that as well if needed.