Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2018–2024 Nissan Kicks is rated Easy and takes about 10–15 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.
| Part Name |
Part Number |
Price |
Buy |
| Driver wiper blade, 26" |
Bosch 26A |
$32.99 |
|
| Passenger wiper blade, 16" |
Bosch 16B |
$32.99 |
|
| Rear wiper blade, 12" |
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$14.99 |
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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 fitment: 26-inch driver, 16-inch passenger, 12-inch rear
2018-2024 Kicks: 26-inch driver, 16-inch passenger, 12-inch rear. Front arms use large J-hooks (9×4 mm), so universal blades must include the large-hook adapter. If a listing disagrees, measure your old blades. No powered service position — lift arms from park.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I've seen people force small-hook blades onto these big J-hooks and bend the arm — if the blade didn't come with a 9×4 mm adapter, don't install it.
2
Park, power off, and protect the hood edge
Park, ignition off, wiper stalk OFF. No service position — lift each arm, but return to rest when finished: parked arms sit close under the hood's edge and can strike it. Keep the hood closed until both arms are down.
3
Remove the driver-side blade from the large J-hook
Lift the driver-side arm clear of the glass. Push the small locking clip on the connector up toward the arm to release it, then slide the blade down off the J-hook. Note which way the connector faced.
4
Install the new 26-inch driver blade
Feed the new 26-inch blade's connector onto the J-hook and pull it up the arm until the locking clip clicks shut. Tug firmly — no movement or rattle. If it slides, reseat it. Guide the arm down onto the windshield.
5
Repeat on the 16-inch passenger blade
Repeat on the passenger side with the 16-inch blade — the 26-inch goes on the driver side. Mixing them up leaves an unwiped wedge on the driver side. Confirm the click and tug-test before lowering the arm.
6
Swap the 12-inch rear blade
Lift the rear arm off the glass. The 12-inch rear blade uses a rocker-style clip: press the release tab and slide the blade off. Seat the new blade's connector onto the arm until it clicks, then lower the arm gently.
7
Test everything and check hood clearance
Ignition on, spray washer fluid, and run the wipers through cycles. Watch for streaks, skipped bands, or chatter — a backwards or unclipped blade shows itself. Run the rear wiper too. Open the hood and confirm parked arms clear it.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Lifting the arm carelessly past the hood edge and chipping the paint — lay a towel behind the arms first.
- • Opening the hood while a wiper arm is still raised; Nissan’s manual specifically warns the arms can be damaged.
- • Mixing up the 26-inch and 16-inch blades between driver and passenger sides.
- • Buying small-hook (9×3) blades — the Kicks uses the larger 9×4 J-hooks.
