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2005 Chevy Equinox Wiper blade hits edge of window

2005 Chevy Equinox: What is the length of the front windowshield wiper blades? I just bought two 23 inch blades and put them on my dad's car. However, the passenger side wiper blade hits the edge of the widow and will not move through its wiper motion properly. Are the blades different sizes (driver and passenger) or am Iputting them on improperly

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They are different size wiper blades. I just replaced mine in my 2005 chevy equinox. Passenger side is shorter.

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The 23 should work on the drivers side but you will need a 19" on the passenger side.
Hope this helps and let me know.
Regards,

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