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Service position (if needed)
The 2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder needs no special service position — the arms lift straight off the glass by hand where they park.
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2013-2020 Nissan Pathfinder — Replace Wiper Blades
By Ray Delgado ✓ 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 2013–2020 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 17" | Bosch 17B | $32.99 | |
| Rear wiper blade, 12" | — | $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 Pathfinder 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 — the spring tension is enough to chip it.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I always lay that towel down before lifting the arm — I've seen a bare arm snap back and spider-crack a windshield, turning a fifteen-dollar blade job into a glass claim.
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Release the old blade
The Pathfinder uses J-hook (9x3) arms: press the release tab where the blade meets the hook and slide the blade down out of the hook. Pull in line with the arm rather than twisting sideways.
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Match the new blade
The 2013-2020 Pathfinder takes a 26-inch driver-side blade, a 17-inch passenger-side blade, and a 12-inch rear blade on J-hook arms — consistent across all these model years.
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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 17-inch on the passenger side.
🔧 Mechanic's note — Ray Delgado
I've cracked one of these by pulling at an angle — straight out, steady pressure, both hands. If a tab breaks, the housing won't seal right and you'll be buying a new one.
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Lower and repeat
Lower the arm gently onto the windshield, repeat on the other side, and fit the 12-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 finish by running both wash cycles before calling it done — if the rear nozzle sputters or the sweep chatters, I'd rather catch it now than find out in the first rainstorm.
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 replace both wiper blades simultaneously, leading to uneven wiping performance.
- • Installing the wrong size wiper blades, resulting in inadequate coverage.
- • Not properly securing the wiper blade, causing it to detach during operation.
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