2002–2007 Buick Rendezvous

2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous — Wiper Blade Replacement

By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧 Easy 15–20 minutes $81 DIY

Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2002–2007 Buick Rendezvous is rated Easy and takes about 15–20 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $81. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost

$80.97

Part Name	Part Number	Price	Buy
Driver wiper blade, 24"	Bosch 24A	$32.99	Amazon
Passenger wiper blade, 22"	Bosch 22B	$32.99	Amazon
Rear wiper blade, 16"	—	$14.99	Amazon

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

Confirm the 24, 22, and 16-inch sizes and buy the blades

The 2002–2007 Rendezvous takes a 24-inch blade on the driver's side, a 22-inch blade on the passenger side, and a 16-inch blade on the rear liftgate glass. Buy all three before you start — the rear blade wears out just like the fronts.

Park the wipers in the normal off position

Switch the wipers off, turn the ignition off, and pull the key so the wipers cannot move while your hands are near the arms. Work on level ground with the car in park and the parking brake set.

Remove the old driver-side blade from the J-hook

Lift the driver's wiper arm off the windshield until it stands up on its own. If it is stuck from years of weather, rock it gently side to side while pushing toward the arm tip — never yank it.

Prep the new 24-inch driver blade

Take the new 24-inch blade out of the sleeve and pull off any plastic protective caps from the rubber edge. Lay the old and new blades side by side to confirm the 24-inch length matches before it goes on the car.

Install the new blade and verify the lock

Slide the center of the new blade onto the open end of the J-hook until you hear and feel a click, then fold the blade back flat against the arm and give it a firm tug to confirm it cannot slide off.

Repeat on the passenger side and the rear wiper

Do the same J-hook swap on the passenger side with the 22-inch blade — this is the one people mix up, so double-check you are not putting the 24-inch blade here.

Test all three blades with washer fluid

Run the washer so fluid sprays ahead of the blades — never test dry. Each blade should sweep streak-free with no skipping; the rear washer should wet the liftgate glass. Smearing? Reseat the locking tab; check for a shipping cap on the rubber.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado

My rule: Never test new blades on a dry windshield — run the washer so fluid sprays ahead of the blades. Dry testing shreds the rubber edge and streaks from day one.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Buying two 24-inch blades — the passenger side is 22 inches, and the driver blade would overhang the glass edge.
• Skipping the 16-inch rear blade, which is easy to forget on the Rendezvous liftgate.
• Letting the bare arm snap back onto the windshield once a blade is removed.
• Forcing the blade out of the hook without pressing the release tab, which can bend the old-style arm.

Tools You'll Need

Clean rag or towel Windshield washer fluid (top up the reservoir if low)

⚠️ Safety First!

• Never let a bare wiper arm snap back onto the windshield — hold it or lay a folded towel under it while swapping blades.
• Turn the ignition off and pull the key before working so the wipers cannot start while your fingers are under the arms.