RX330 Back Wiper Blade Replacement
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RX330 Back Wiper Blade Replacement
Hello to all.
Need to replace the back wiper blade. Is it possible to change the arm, like the front blades, or is it easy enough to reinsert the rubber piece? I've contacted the dealership, but live a few hours away so won't be going in that direction for several weeks at least. I need a step by step on how to get this fixed. Right now the blade is unuseable since the rubber piece is just hanging there, and we're getting snow.
thanks for your help.
Need to replace the back wiper blade. Is it possible to change the arm, like the front blades, or is it easy enough to reinsert the rubber piece? I've contacted the dealership, but live a few hours away so won't be going in that direction for several weeks at least. I need a step by step on how to get this fixed. Right now the blade is unuseable since the rubber piece is just hanging there, and we're getting snow.
thanks for your help.
MultiTasking Mom
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From: California
i believe it changes out like the rest of the wiper blades. you just remove the old rubber and put in the new. you shouldn't have to replace the arm unless you broke it somehow.
this is what you need:
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=73060
sewell lexus is a club lexus vendor. you can use code CL911M to get an add'l 10% off.
p.s. welcome to Club Lexus
this is what you need:
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=73060
sewell lexus is a club lexus vendor. you can use code CL911M to get an add'l 10% off.
p.s. welcome to Club Lexus
CL Community Team
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From: Austin, TX
Be careful as a worn wiper can potentially scratch the glass.
These are generic instructions for wiper insert.
On some [rx 300 front wipers and GS400 and SC400] the wiper blade can be separated from the arm by squeezing a lock release and sliding the wiper arm out. In any case the procedure to replace the insert is the same as listed below.
Lift the arm away from the glass.
Typically the bottom of the insert has a lock (looks like an arrow). Give it a gentle but firm yank and the rubber piece will slide out.
There are two metal strips that give tension and rigidity to the insert, and can be sharp.
Pay attention to them as they will practically fall off once you have the insert out.
Remember to transfer them to the new insert the way they come off (they have a curve to match the glass).
Insert the new setup making sure the claws of the arm are in the right groove.
Give it the last bit of push to snap in the lock head.
Make the final check to see all claws are in their groove and the insert slides smoothly as you arch and straighten the wiper.
Salim
These are generic instructions for wiper insert.
On some [rx 300 front wipers and GS400 and SC400] the wiper blade can be separated from the arm by squeezing a lock release and sliding the wiper arm out. In any case the procedure to replace the insert is the same as listed below.
Lift the arm away from the glass.
Typically the bottom of the insert has a lock (looks like an arrow). Give it a gentle but firm yank and the rubber piece will slide out.
There are two metal strips that give tension and rigidity to the insert, and can be sharp.
Pay attention to them as they will practically fall off once you have the insert out.
Remember to transfer them to the new insert the way they come off (they have a curve to match the glass).
Insert the new setup making sure the claws of the arm are in the right groove.
Give it the last bit of push to snap in the lock head.
Make the final check to see all claws are in their groove and the insert slides smoothly as you arch and straighten the wiper.
Salim
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From: OR
i believe it changes out like the rest of the wiper blades. you just remove the old rubber and put in the new. you shouldn't have to replace the arm unless you broke it somehow.
this is what you need:
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=73060
sewell lexus is a club lexus vendor. you can use code CL911M to get an add'l 10% off.
p.s. welcome to Club Lexus
this is what you need:
http://www.lexus-parts.com/parts_detail.asp?id=73060
sewell lexus is a club lexus vendor. you can use code CL911M to get an add'l 10% off.
p.s. welcome to Club Lexus
CL Community Team
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: GA
Salim had it right. Here's the trick: To flip the wiper up, you will need to pry off the base cap (end of wiper). Then you can flip the wiper and then follow generic procedure. I learned this the last time I tried to change it. Good luck.
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Can someone please tell me how to do this on an '05. I bought a new wiper arm a couple of weeks ago and have been unable to get the cap off. I tried prying apart the upper and lower parts of the bottom of the cap, but still couldn't get it to lift off. I don't want to break it!
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From: NY
Has anyone used a RainX wiper?
http://www.buyrainx.com/view_cart.cf...TOKEN=23032521
I was just thinking about it for my next pair.
How long do they last also?
http://www.buyrainx.com/view_cart.cf...TOKEN=23032521
I was just thinking about it for my next pair.
How long do they last also?
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I thought about getting the ICON blades from Bosch. They are buy one free one from PepBoys right now. Our RX wil take: 24" Dr $26 and 19" Pass $22. But I had purchased 2 sets of refills from Lexus...so I will stick to OEM for now.
Lead Lap
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From: California
Windshield Wipers
I use to change all of my blades when they started streaking. But I found a tip in the detailing section of this web page. The blades can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol. This removes the dirt that causes the streaking.
Since I started cleaning my blades. I havent replaced one wiper blade.
Since I started cleaning my blades. I havent replaced one wiper blade.
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