This is one of the easiest jobs on a 9th-gen Accord. The arms use a common hook (J-hook) end, so the blade releases with a plastic tab and slides straight off - no adapters, no clips to lose. Sedans run a 26 inch driver blade and a 19 inch passenger blade; the coupe is shorter on the driver side, usually 24 inches, so measure what's on the car before you buy.
The one thing people get wrong is the parked position. The wipers tuck down under the cowl lip, and forcing an arm up from there strains the linkage. Either put the wipers in service position (run them, then kill the ignition mid-sweep) or open the hood so the arms swing free. The other common mistake is walking away from a blade that clicked but isn't fully seated - always tug it along the arm before lowering it.
| Item | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement wiper blades Sedan: 26 in driver / 19 in passenger; Coupe: 24 in / 19 in, hook-type mount The actual blades being installed; sizes differ sedan vs coupe. | Parts | shop |
| Small flat-blade screwdriver 3-4 mm tip Helps push the plastic release tab on a stiff or corroded hook connector. | Recommended | shop |
| Glass cleaner Ammonia-free automotive glass cleaner Clean the windshield so the new blades don't chatter on residue. | Consumables | shop |
| Microfiber towels 2 pcs Wipe the glass and clean old rubber residue off the arm and glass. | Consumables | shop |
| Folded shop towel or cloth Lay it on the windshield in case a bare wiper arm snaps down onto the glass. | Recommended | shop |
| Isopropyl alcohol 50-70% Final wipe of the glass and of the new blade rubber to remove mold release/oils. | Consumables | shop |
| 10 mm socket and ratchet 10 mm, 1/4 in drive (cowl clips/trim only if disturbed) Only needed if you also remove the cowl cover or wiper arm hardware. | Recommended | shop |
| 14 mm socket 14 mm, 3/8 in drive, deep Fits the wiper arm pivot nut if you decide to remove or reposition an arm. | Recommended | shop |
| Nitrile gloves Keeps cleaner and old rubber grime off your hands. | Safety | shop |
Blade sizes and the hook fitment are identical for the 2.4 K24W and 3.5 J35Y - the engine makes no difference. What matters is body style: sedan uses 26 in / 19 in, coupe typically 24 in / 19 in.
| Wiper arm pivot nut (only if arm removed) | verify in the service manual |
| Blade-to-arm hook connection | No torque - snap-fit latch, verify it clicks and will not slide off |
Sedan sizes (26 in driver / 19 in passenger) and the hook-type arm connection are well established for 2013-2017 Accord sedans; verify coupe sizing by measuring your existing blades, and confirm any wiper-arm nut torque in the factory service manual before reinstalling an arm.
Sedans use a 26 inch driver-side blade and a 19 inch passenger-side blade. Coupes normally use a shorter 24 inch driver blade with the same 19 inch passenger blade - measure your existing blades to confirm.
A standard hook, also called a J-hook, with a plastic release tab on the connector. Almost every aftermarket beam or conventional blade with a hook adapter will fit without modification.
Turn the ignition on, switch the wipers on, then turn the ignition off while the blades are partway up the windshield. They stop where they are, clear of the cowl, so you can lift the arms easily.
Usually leftover wax, road film, or rain-repellent residue on the glass, or old rubber deposits. Clean the windshield with glass cleaner then isopropyl alcohol, wipe the new blade rubber, and check the arm isn't bent so the blade sits flat on the glass.