Replace the Wiper Blades

Replace the wiper blades on your Suzuki Vitara (LY) as soon as they streak, smear or feel brittle. It’s a few-minute job with no tools, and the front blades on the Vitara use a lock-and-slide fitting shown in the owner’s manual.

How to replace the front wiper blades on a Suzuki Vitara

1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield until it stays up. Raise the driver’s-side arm first so the arms don’t clash.
2. Open the lock on the blade, then slide the wiper frame along and off the hook of the arm.
3. Pull the locked end of the old blade free and slide the rubber blade out of the frame.
4. If your blade uses the small metal retainers, transfer them from the old blade to the new one, keeping them the correct way round.
5. Fit the new blade in reverse, with the retaining end toward the arm, and make sure it clicks fully into every hook.
6. Refit the frame onto the arm and check the lock clip is firmly engaged before lowering the arm.

When lowering the arms afterward, bring the passenger-side arm down first so they don’t catch on each other.

Rear wiper blade

The tailgate wiper is similar: lift the arm, release the frame from the arm, slide the blade out, transfer any retainers, and fit the new blade in reverse. Don’t over-bend the blade’s fixing end — it can snap.

Frequently asked questions

Which wiper arm do I lift first on a Vitara?
The driver’s side first when raising, and lower the passenger side first — that stops the arms hitting each other.

Do I need tools to change Vitara wiper blades?
No. They lift, unlock and slide off by hand.

My blades are the wrong type — what now?
Fittings vary slightly by model year; if yours differ from the above, check the new blade’s instructions or ask a Suzuki dealer for the right type.

Looking for more quick jobs on your Vitara? Browse our Suzuki maintenance guides.