block232

Does anyone have a thread I can go to for changing the wiper blades on a 2010 IS 350?
Gonna put Bosch wipers on but I don't know how to take the old ones off. Been changing wiper blades forever until these.
Any help would be appreciated.

MGLane

If I remember right, there is a little tab which you have to flip up on the wiper bracket. It flips in the direction away from the windshield, and it is what creates the tension to hold the whole thing in the u-hook on the wiper arm. Once you flip the tab up, you should be able to slide the whole thing out. It was the first set-up like that I'd ever seen too. Just as a caution, though, I could be misremembering. It's been a while.

block232

Thanks for the info
Anyone else have any suggestions?

Bichon

This is for an RX300, but the blades on my '06 IS350 work the same way: http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/wiper_blades.htm

CWS

Keep your original parts! I've tried a couple of different brands of blades, and inserts, and found them lacking, compared to the Lexus inserts.

MGLane

I'll second that as well. I went back to just replacing the rubber inserts.

allst4r

iTrader: (7)

ahhh that site i down...

http://rx300how2.home.comcast.net/wiper_blades.htm

hope it comes back up soon.. raining in so cal./..

allst4r

iTrader: (7)

diy i just did it..follow these instructions
noted. once you have the wiper off the v stopper is located at the bottom of the wipers..

Purchase refil blades from Lexus. [I would only reccomend buying oem. The lenghts are different as well].

Raise the wiper arm till it locks.
Examine the point at which the wiper rotates on the arm. You should see a "U" hook. Objective is to release the wiper from the arm and pull it out from the open end.
Swing the wiper away from the arm and get your index finger near the pivot point.
Reach-in and you would be able to squeeze locking clip towards the arm.
Pull downwards to release the wiper from the arm [open end of the "u" hook].
Once the wiper is released, examine both ends.
One end should be free and there should be a "v" stopper at the other end.
Give a sharp yank to remove the stopper and pull out the wiper blade.
Match the lenght with the new blades to ensure you are using the right one.
The wiper blade (rubber) is firmed up by two steel blades. They will practically fall off the wiper. It would be nice if you can keep track of which edge meets the rubber.
There are two length wise grooves/cuts in the insert. The thin slot towards the back [edge away from the wiping edge] is for the steel blades and the thicker grove is for the claws [edge of the hanger like metal ... portion that you slide out and will soon insert the wiper in].
The most difficult part is to insert the steel blades in the new wiper blade. When done correctly the steel blades are fully burried in the rubber.
You have to match the cuts in the blades to the forms in the wiper. If the steel blades are sticking out of the rubber, then you have not assembled it right.
The wiper blades have a channel right below where you inserted the steel blades. This channel is for the claws.
Thread the wiper + blades in the arm. [Note the wiper + blades MUST glide freely in the claws ... this is how the wiper hugs the non flat surface of the windshield]. Threading is done with a push action to get the open end of the wiper into a claw, but then use pull action to get to the next claw. All the time squeeze the sides of the blade to prevent the steel blades from falling out.
Slight force would be needed to push the end "v" to lock the refil in place.
Ensure the shape of the wiper in the claws is correct (and the insert can move easliy) before re-attaching to the arm.
Hook on the wiper to the arm [this step is easy but can be counter intutive] .. look for the open end of the "U" and and snap the blade in.