NA / NB Miata Wiper Blade Replacement

Replacing the wiper blades on your Miata is one of the easiest, most beginner-friendly jobs you can do to start saving money and trips to the mechanic. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly how to do it, with no tools required!

Estimated Mechanic Cost (Parts + Labor)Cost of PartsDIY Savings
~$60$30$30

Tools Required:

  • None!

Parts Required:

Instructions:

  1. Lift up your wiper arms and orient the blades as shown in this picture.
Wiper blade orientation

2. Different wiper blades have different attachment mechanisms, but in most cases you can push firmly down like shown to remove the old blade. Once the locking mechanism is pushed below the “J” hook you can remove the old blade.

**Some types of wipers may have a tab that needs to be pushed in before you push down on the blade.

Wiper blade removal

3. Slide the opening of the new wiper blade over the J hook as shown.

New wiper blade

4. Orient the locking mechanism under the J hook and slide it upward until it “clicks” into place.

New wiper blade

You’ve just replaced your Miata wiper blades and saved yourself some money at a shop! For more tips and tricks to keep your Miata running smoothly, follow us on social media or click the button below!