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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 08:59 AM
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I hear from people that changing the rear wiper insert is more tricky than it looks; I've tried looking up the instruction manual for help but there was nothing there. Does the whole wiper need to be removed first? If so, how do you do it? I've never replaced these "hidden" wipers before so please bear with me. Thank you.
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Old Apr 25, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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I take mine to the Toyota dealer and they don't charge labor, just for the inserts.
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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why do you have to change it? its still under warranty
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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by T4Fun
why do you have to change it? its still under warranty
It's under warranty? I had to pay for the front wiper inserts when I got my truck serviced last week!
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I experimented with the rear wiper today. Start the GX and turn on the rear wiper and when the rear wiper is at the bottom of the wipe cycle turn off the car. The rear wiper will stop, pointing down toward the bumper. The wiper is hinged so you can tilt the wiper up and remove the wiper blade. I hope this helps.
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Old May 12, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jaleels
I experimented with the rear wiper today. Start the GX and turn on the rear wiper and when the rear wiper is at the bottom of the wipe cycle turn off the car. The rear wiper will stop, pointing down toward the bumper. The wiper is hinged so you can tilt the wiper up and remove the wiper blade. I hope this helps.
Any idea what size?
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Old Jan 4, 2019 | 03:15 PM
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Ancient thread resurrection but did this an hour ago. Easy to swap. I think rear blade on mine was 6.5 year old stock. I didn't feel the need to use any protective tape.

I used this blade PN: 85214-42040

Here are steps out of FSM.





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Old Jan 4, 2019 | 05:10 PM
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I don't use the rear wiper for rain but I can see how it would be useful for you guys with ice, snow or mud. Might need to change mine just in case. Thanks Acrad!
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