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2017-2020 Toyota 86 — Wiper Blade Replacement

By Tom Becker ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 22, 2026

🔧 Easy 10–15 minutes $66 DIY

Quick answer: Wiper Blade Replacement on a 2017–2020 Toyota 86 is rated Easy and takes about 10–15 minutes. Parts cost about $66. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost
$65.98
Part Name Part Number Price Buy
Driver wiper blade, 22" Bosch 22A $32.99
Passenger wiper blade, 20" Bosch 20B $32.99

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

Buy the 22-and-20 pair for the ZN6 chassis

Fitment charts are unanimous here, so you can buy with confidence. The arms are standard J-hooks (the 9x3 size), and the owner's community consensus is that any J-hook blade in 22 and 20 inches fits.

2

Power down and lift the arms

Ignition off, fob in your pocket, wiper stalk off. Lift each arm gently away from the glass. If the car lives outside, check the rubber is not stuck to the glass before you swing the blade.

3

Release the driver's blade

Grip the driver's arm with one hand so it cannot snap back onto the glass. With your other hand, rotate the blade until it sits roughly perpendicular to the arm, then slide it down and off the J-hook.

4

Install the new 22-inch driver's blade

Feed the J-hook through the new blade's connector and slide it up until the latch clicks shut over the pivot pin. That click is your confirmation, so listen for it. Pull the blade firmly along the arm to prove it is locked.

5

Swap the 20-inch passenger blade

Do not swap the two lengths. Seat the connector, wait for the click, tug-test it, peel the sleeve, and lower the arm gently. Wipe the glass under both arms with glass cleaner while they are up.

6

Check blade lie and arm condition

With both blades installed, lower each arm and check the blade lies flat against the glass along its full length — a blade twisted in its connector will skip from the first wipe. Sight down each arm to confirm it is straight; the 86's arms are light, and a bent one wipes unevenly no matter how fresh the rubber is. Run a fingertip along each new rubber edge to confirm the protective sleeve is fully removed and the edge is clean.

7

Test with washers at all speeds

Turn the ignition on and run the washers, watching both blades sweep. If a blade chatters, lift the arm and re-seat the hook. These cars reward a proper install with a perfectly clean sweep across that big curved windshield.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • • Swapping the 22-inch and 20-inch blades between sides
  • • Letting a lifted arm snap back onto the raked windshield
  • • Skipping the click — a blade that is not latched walks off at speed
  • • Leaving the protective sleeve on the new rubber edge
  • • Forcing the blade off the hook instead of rotating it perpendicular first