On the XV50 Camry this is about as easy as car repair gets. Both arms use the old-school J-hook, so almost any aftermarket blade fits with its standard adapter - no proprietary Toyota clip, no pinch tab, no bayonet. Driver side is 26 inches, passenger is 18 inches, and that is the same for the 2.5 2AR-FE, the 3.5 2GR-FE V6 and the Hybrid. Sedans have no rear wiper.
Two things trip people up. First, the blades park low and can sit partly under the cowl lip, so flip the wipers on and kill the ignition mid-sweep to stop them out in the open. Second, people don't fully seat the locking tab - it needs an audible click and a hard tug test, because a blade that lets go at speed drags bare steel across the glass. Also resist swapping the lengths; the 26 in blade on the passenger side will hit the A-pillar.
| Item | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Tape measure Standard, inches Confirm 26 in driver / 18 in passenger before buying blades. | Recommended | shop |
| Microfiber towel Clean, lint-free Pad the windshield under the raised arm and wipe the glass and arm clean. | Consumables | shop |
| Small flat-blade screwdriver 3-4 mm tip Pry the plastic locking tab on the J-hook adapter if it is stiff or frozen with grit. | Required | shop |
| Needle-nose pliers 6 in Grip and work a stuck old blade off the hook without bending the arm. | Recommended | shop |
| Glass cleaner Ammonia-free automotive Clean the wiper path so new rubber does not chatter on road film. | Consumables | shop |
| Isopropyl alcohol wipe 70% or higher Wipe the new blade rubber and glass edge to remove mold release and wax. | Consumables | shop |
| Wiper blades 26 in driver, 18 in passenger, J-hook Replacement blades for all 2012-2017 Camry trims including Hybrid. | Parts | shop |
| Socket and ratchet 14 mm 6-point socket, 3/8 in drive Only needed if you also remove or reposition a wiper arm at the pivot nut. | Recommended | shop |
| Trim pry tool Plastic Pop the cap over the wiper pivot nut without scratching paint, if removing an arm. | Recommended | shop |
No differences. Blade sizes, arm style and the 14 mm pivot nut are identical on the 2.5L 2AR-FE, 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 and the Camry Hybrid across 2012-2017.
| Wiper arm pivot nut (only if arm removed) | verify in the service manual (approx. 15 ft-lb / 21 Nm) |
| Wiper blade to arm (J-hook clip) | No torque - snap-fit locking tab, listen for the click |
The 26 in / 18 in J-hook sizes are correct for all 2012-2017 Camry sedans including Hybrid; measure your existing blades to confirm before buying, since prior owners may have fitted the wrong lengths.
26 inches on the driver side and 18 inches on the passenger side, with a J-hook (hook slot) attachment. That applies to LE, SE, XLE, XSE, the V6 and the Hybrid.
Turn the ignition to ON (or press START on the Hybrid), switch the wipers on, then shut the ignition off while the arms are mid-sweep. They stay where they are, giving you clear access away from the cowl.
Usually none - the J-hook tab releases by hand. A small flat screwdriver helps with a grit-stuck tab, and a 14 mm socket is only needed if you're removing a wiper arm from its pivot.
Almost always glass contamination or a distorted blade. Clean the wiper path with glass cleaner then wipe the glass and rubber with isopropyl alcohol; if it persists, the arm may be twisted or the arm spring weak.