Windshield Wiper Systems for Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma pickup truck has been manufactured by Toyota since 1995. The windshield wiper system on these trucks helps to clear the window of snow, rain, sleet, and other forms of precipitation. There are an array of replacement parts available for when you need to replace the blades or other parts of the windshield wiper system for your Toyota pickup.
What are some parts of the Toyota Tacoma wiper system?
There are a number of auto parts that keep the Toyota Tacoma windshield wiper system in good, clean working order. From wiper blades to the washer fluid tank, you can find an array of OEM and aftermarket parts that will keep your Toyotas front windscreen clear and the wipers running well. Some parts for the Toyota trucks windshield wiper system include the following:
- Washer pump: This part ensures that your windshield washer fluid is pumped effectively from its vessel to your Tacomas windows.
- Wiper arm: This piece holds the windshield wiper blade and keeps it moving smoothly over the windscreen surface.
- Wiper motor: This part keeps the windshield wipers moving effectively and cleanly across the windshield of the Tacoma at a steady pace.
- Wiper nozzles: These nozzles provide a flow of windshield washing fluid to the windscreen of your Tacoma. They can become clogged or damaged and need to be replaced.
- Wiper blades: Wiper blades actually skim the surface of your windshield to remove precipitation and grime. They require regular replacement.
How do you change the wiper blades on a Tacoma?
Windshield wiper blades are a commonly replaced item, and you can choose from an array of standard and specialty wiper blades designed to fit your Toyota. You can tell that the windshield wiper blades need replacement when they no longer clean off the windows or remove rain during stormy weather. For Tacomas made in model year 2004 and before, you will want to choose 17-inch wiper blades, and for Tacomas made in 2005 and up, you can choose 22-inch drivers side wiper blades and 21-inch passenger side wiper blades.
- Prepare to remove the old wiper blades: Begin on the drivers side. The blades are held in place with a tiny clip, which you can push up toward the wiper arm. Then, push it backwards as if you were sliding it down.
- Remove the old blade: When you unhook it, you can push it down a few more inches to disconnect it. When the hook of the blade is visible, it is free to be removed.
- Get the new blade in position: Hold the new blade so that the hook points to the windshield wipers attachment. The hook goes over the top of the wiper attachment.
- Lock it in place: Pull down the blade toward the end of the wiper arm. It will give an audible click when it locks into position.