sjgIS350

Anybody know how to replace the wipers? Do you have to replace the wiper blade or can you just replace the refill/rubber? I took a quick look and it wasn't obvious to me how they came off the arm?

Here is what I mean by the various parts mentioned

Refill/rubber - the rubber part
Blade -the metal part that houses the rubber
Arm - the part that connects the blade to the wiper motor assembly

Tammy

You may find this informative ...

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

It relates to the RX but your wiper arms and blades should be similar.

I use dealer supplied rubber inserts; they provide better wear and last a reasonable time...

rhsmd

has anyone changed out wiper blades?
nothing in it in the manual. is it replacing just the refill or the entire blade?

jsquared

i was wondering too, but i'd assume its just the actual blade (that touches the windshield), because the top of the right wiper has the rain sensor (for those of us that have them).

rhsmd

no. the rain sensor is in the windshield above and to the right of the rearview mirror.

Cleric

Refills are available so you don't have to replace the entire blade assy.

jsquared

wow really? so what's that small little square thingy sticking out of the right wiper?

rhsmd

i have to look on my car. can you post a pic.

IronPhoenX

Has anyone fit the PIAA Silicone wiper refills on their stock wiper frames? I really liked those blades on my last car. They put a coat of silicone on the glass and acts better than Rain X. Lasted me over 4 years.

lobuxracer

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Interesting. The whole reason I use Rain-X is so I don't have to turn on the wipers.

bagwell

+1

I've had the car alsmot 2 months and haven't used the wipers yet but I might try the PIAA Silicone blades.

shaolin

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I think the factory wiper is really good and maybe one of the best I ever had on cars. I am not too sure why some people wants to change it. Please advice.

chuckler

whoa piaa's are cool...where can i get that? online only? can i just get the refills or do i have to get the whole assembly?

i agree that the factory wipers are good..but they dun last forever shaolin and i'm always open to try something new like the piaa's

shaolin

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^icic.

I won't be replacing mine anytime soon so I guess I will wait and see some other cl memeber's comment on aftermarket blades.

neova

I agree. The OEM wiper blades works fine. It's quiet and it does it job nicely.

One danger in changing just the rubber insert, as opposed to the entire blade assembly, is that you need to be careful the rubber insert is attached properly and securely without any loose spots. If there are any loose spots then when the blade changes direction, it will produce a squeaking sound because there is movement between the blade and the rubber insert.

I would just go and buy another OEM blade assembly when it's time.