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Measure the wiper blade length with a tape measurer or ruler; you also can check the owner's manual or an in-store catalog when buying wipers. Uneven-sized wiper blades are normal.
Set wiper blades in an upright position on the windshield. With ignition in accessory mode, switch the wipers on until they're mid-swipe and then turn the car off so the wipers are standing straight up, perpendicular to the hood line. It's often easier to remove the blades with the arms up unless the hood or some other obstruction keeps you from pulling the arm away from the windshield. Most cars allow this trick, though some wipers return to base position when the ignition is off. Also, replacing only one wiper at a time will ensure you have another blade to reference if you run into problems.
Lift arm away from the windshield and pivot the blade. With the wiper arm pulled away from the glass, pivot the wiper so the whole blade is perpendicular to the arm; some may have a clip or tab to pull for full rotation.
At this point, have a towel or rag ready so once the blade is removed you can rest the bare wiper arm against a soft material on the windshield.
Release the connector and pull the blade downward. This step may vary, but with most blades you can pull the connector's lower tabs outward to release it from the hook, or push a button to release the blade. Once disengaged, pull down to remove the whole blade from the hook. You might need to give it a tap-tap-a-roo or good tug to work past debris or corrosion.
Gently rest the bare hook against a rag on the windshield. The wiper arm is spring loaded, so don't let the bare metal hook drop quickly; it can whack the glass and crack the windshield. The rag also protects the glass from being etched, if for some reason the wipers unexpectedly swipe.
Pull new wiper blade connector into the bare hook. With the blade pointing toward the windshield, slide the new wiper blade connector into the hook and give the blade a good pull upward while listening or feeling for a click. Often you'll have to guide the hook through the blade first before pulling up and engaging the connector with the hook.
Once secured, lower the wiper blade and repeat process on the other side.
Lastly, test the wipers after installation so you're not testing them in the next downpour with a passenger-side blade flopping around scratching the windshield.