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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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They are getting worn out, where can i get new ones??? Any special process for installing them?
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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I just buy the OEM rubber inserts from the dealer or Sewell, much cheaper than replacing the whole blade. (I've not tried aftermarket blades on this car, but I've been very disappointed when I've done so on previous rides)
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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I bought the oem inserts as well at the deqler. Like $13 each. Previously on all my other cars I've used Bosch wiper blades. Work great!
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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Bought mine from the dealer as well, less than $15 for the pair and they installed it too.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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cool, so just slide them off and slide new ones on???
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Yup! ten minutes.
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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cool, thanks guys!
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
cool, so just slide them off and slide new ones on???
You need to transfer the steel stiffeners from the old inserts to the new. I find it easiest to take the whole blade off, slide out the insert, transfer the stiffeners to new insert, slide the new insert in, and remount the blade. Like Sffd103 said, it takes less than 10 minutes to do both sides.

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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I'd suggest the aero-style wipers if those aren't stock.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by nairb
Bought mine from the dealer as well, less than $15 for the pair and they installed it too.
Your Dealer installed for you too? wow, that is good service...
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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just be careful not to bend the steel stiffers. overall pretty straight forward -- good luck

Edit: and if you weren't aware, the latch for the blade may be a lil tricky. took me a sec to figure it out. just don't force it.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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thanks for the tips guys, i ordered the inserts last night they were like $10 at Sewell
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Just get the inserts. OEM arm assembly from the car looks much nicer than the ones you'd find in autoparts store.
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