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Service position (if needed)
The 2016-2022 Honda Pilot (including the EX-L trim) needs no special service position — the arms lift straight off the glass by hand.
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2016-2022 Honda Pilot — Replace Wiper Blades
By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026
🔧 Easy
15 minutes
$81 DIY
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Quick answer: Replace Wiper Blades on a 2016–2022 Honda Pilot is rated Easy and takes about 15 minutes. No tools are required for this job, and parts cost about $81. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.
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Parts You Need
Total Cost
$80.97
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver wiper blade, 26" | Bosch 26A | $32.99 | |
| Passenger wiper blade, 24" | Bosch 24B | $32.99 | |
| Rear wiper blade, 14" | — | $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
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Lift the wiper arm
Raise one Pilot wiper arm until it stays up and lay a folded towel on the windshield beneath it. Never let a bare spring-loaded arm snap onto the glass.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I lay the towel down every single time — a spring-loaded arm snapping onto bare glass is the fastest way I know to turn a blade swap into a windshield replacement.
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Release the old blade
The Pilot uses J-hook (9x3) arms: press the release tab where the blade meets the hook and slide the blade down out of the hook. Note the blade's orientation as it comes off.
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Match the new blade
The 2016-2022 Pilot takes a 26-inch driver-side blade, a 24-inch passenger-side blade, and a 14-inch rear blade on J-hook arms — the same sizes on every trim including the EX-L. Because both front blades are long, double-check the box labels so the 26-inch and 24-inch blades don't get swapped.
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Install until it clicks
Thread the new blade's connector into the J-hook until it clicks, then tug gently to confirm it is locked. The 26-inch blade goes on the driver side, the 24-inch on the passenger side.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I always tug the blade after the click — I've had one pop off mid-sweep in a rainstorm because I trusted the click alone, and driving blind at sixty is not an experience I'd repeat.
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Lower and repeat
Lower the arm gently onto the windshield, repeat on the other side, and fit the 14-inch rear blade on the back glass. Top off the washer fluid and run front and rear wash cycles.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
I run the washers front and rear before I walk away — a dry rear nozzle usually just needs the fluid topped off, and I'd rather hear it spray now than wonder later.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Forgetting to lift the wiper arm away from the windshield before removing the blade.
- • Installing the new blade without ensuring it's securely attached.
- • Using the wrong size blade for the specific wiper arm.
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