Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2012–2019 Fiat 500 is rated Easy and takes about 10–15 minutes. You'll need 2 tools for this job, and parts cost about $81. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Driver wiper blade, 24" |
Bosch 24A |
$32.99 |
|
| Passenger wiper blade, 14" |
Bosch 14B |
$32.99 |
|
| Rear wiper blade, 12" |
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$14.99 |
|
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
1
Confirm the sizes and buy the blades
500: 24-inch driver-side, 14-inch passenger, 12-inch rear. Chart lists 13-inch passenger blade for 2012–2017 — measure old passenger blade before buying. Front blades use a hook connector; rear uses an RL2 connector, so buy the rear blade for the 500.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I measure that old passenger blade before I buy — one chart lists 13 inches for 2012–2017, and the wrong blade is a wasted trip. A tape measure takes ten seconds; a return takes an afternoon.
2
Park and prep — no service position needed
500 parks its wipers on the glass at the windshield base — fully reachable, no service position needed. Switch ignition off and confirm wiper stalk is off. Lift one front arm at a time until it holds away from glass.
3
Unhook the old driver-side blade
Lift driver-side arm until stands. Press small release tab where blade meets J-hook and slide blade down and off. Support bare arm with free hand — spring tension can pull onto glass. Set old blade aside to compare lengths.
4
Prep the new driver-side blade
Remove protective sleeve from new 24-inch blade; avoid touching rubber wiping edge. Confirm J-hook adapter is pre-fitted in blade's center — most ship ready for hook arms. Hold new blade next to old one to verify 24-inch length before mounting.
5
Hook the new blade on and lock it
Slide new 24-inch blade up into J-hook and rotate up until adapter snaps in with a click. Tug blade gently to confirm it's locked — loose blade chatters or lifts at speed. Lower arm back onto windshield slowly, guiding down.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I tug the blade after the click — a loose blade chatters or lifts at speed, and I won't know until the highway. That tug test has saved me from a surprise wobble more than once.
6
Do the passenger side and the rear blade
Repeat unhook-and-snap for 14-inch passenger blade. Lift rear arm off hatch glass; press tab to slide old 12-inch rear blade off its RL2 connector, noting orientation, and fit new one until it locks. Lower rear arm back onto glass gently.
7
Test with washer fluid
Spray washer fluid and run wipers through full cycle on each speed. Look for clean, streak-free sweep — streaks mean dirty windshield or unseated blade. Run rear washer and wiper and check blade clears its arc. Fix issues in driveway.
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 14 inches (one chart says 13 — measure)
- • Buying a front-style hook blade for the rear — the rear uses an RL2 connector
- • Forcing the blade off without pressing the hook release tab, which can bend the thin arm
- • Letting the bare arm snap back onto the windshield while the blade is off
