Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2017–2020 Hyundai Elantra is rated Easy and takes about 10–15 minutes. You'll need 1 tool for this job, and parts cost about $66. 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, 26" |
Bosch 26A |
$32.99 |
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| Passenger wiper blade, 16" |
Bosch 16B |
$32.99 |
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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
The sixth-gen Elantra (2017–2020) takes 26 inches driver's side, 16 inches passenger's side — but one chart lists a 24-inch passenger blade, so measure your old blades before opening the new boxes. The arms are standard 9x3 J-hooks.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
In my experience, That one rogue chart listing a 24-inch passenger blade has burned people before — tape-measure the old ones against the new boxes before you open anything.
2
Park the wipers and get the arms up
Wipers off, ignition off. The arms park on the glass with no service mode — lift the driver's arm until it stands on its own. The 26-inch blade is long for this small sedan, so hold the arm steady.
3
Remove the old driver's-side blade
Press the saddle's release tab and slide the blade out of the J-hook. It sits low near the cowl, so lift the arm higher. Towel on the glass under the arm — a bare arm snapping back cracks the windshield.
4
Prep the new blade
Open the 26-inch blade, pull off the edge guard, and confirm the J-hook adapter is clicked into the center. Verify the length against the old blade — and confirm the passenger blade is 16 inches, since one chart claims 24.
5
Install the new blade and verify the lock
Feed the hook through the adapter and slide the blade up until it clicks. Pull down with real force — no movement allowed. Lower the arm gently to the glass. Sight along the blade to confirm the rubber sits flat.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker
From my bay, That 26-inch blade is a sail in a crosswind — if it lifts at the tip on the highway, the adapter isn't seated square, not the blade's fault.
6
Passenger side with the 16-inch blade (sedan — no rear wiper)
Repeat on the passenger side with the 16-inch blade — same tab, slide, click, tug test. The sedan has no rear wiper. Wipe the cowl while the arm is up — it traps grit that ruins fresh rubber.
7
Test with washer fluid
Ignition on, washers on. Look for clean arcs with no chatter or missed bands. If the driver blade skips at the tip, the adapter isn't fully clicked — reseat it. Refill the washer reservoir; the Elantra's tank empties fast.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Buying a 24" passenger blade on the word of one chart without measuring — most sources say 16" for 2017–2020.
- • Leaving the plastic edge protector on the new rubber, which causes instant smearing.
