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Jun 7, 2010 | 05:23 PM

iana

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Rear Wipper Blade Replacement

How do you remove and replace a rear wipper blade on a Lexus RX 350 1997

Jun 7, 2010 | 05:48 PM

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Don't think they made a RX 350 in 1997. Don't even think they had any RX model in 1997. Do you mean 2007? Anyways, just buy the insert from the dealer. They just slide in and out of the holder.

Jun 7, 2010 | 06:07 PM

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It's more like a tug. Pull the edge of the wiper down to get started. And make sure you keep the metal pieces for the new inserts.

Jun 7, 2010 | 06:35 PM

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I couldn't find a single aftermarket wiper blade that would fit on that rear wiper. The dealer charges around $6 for a replacement blade (just the rubber blade and not even a replacement wiper arm).

Jun 8, 2010 | 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fiveeleven

I couldn't find a single aftermarket wiper blade that would fit on that rear wiper. The dealer charges around $6 for a replacement blade (just the rubber blade and not even a replacement wiper arm).

sometimes you just have to bight the bullet. That`s what I did,(just got the rubber strip replacement)

Jun 8, 2010 | 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lexus114

sometimes you just have to bight the bullet. That`s what I did,(just got the rubber strip replacement)

you can get it at pep boys I believe prv142 part #. also anco 14 in wiper blade will fit.

here is the tips to install the wiper blade

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=61394

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Jun 8, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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I bought the wiper insert from Lexus. Have to remove the end cap (pop it out carefully) and you can fold up the wiper and then do your swap.

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Jun 8, 2010 | 11:50 AM

lexus114

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lol wut? Bullet?

Its 6$ ...

so,you bought a Lexus right? that insert will out last any after market thing you put on their. some people think 6 bux is a lot for a little rubber strip,hence my remark re;bullet.

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Jun 8, 2010 | 01:38 PM

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kitlz

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Aftermarket is not nearly as good as OEM. Spend the money once.

Jun 8, 2010 | 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lexus114

so,you bought a Lexus right? that insert will out last any after market thing you put on their. some people think 6 bux is a lot for a little rubber strip,hence my remark re;bullet.

fair enough. but i bought one aftermarket 'universal' for 9$, and it didn't fit.

hence why 6$ as 'a lot' of money seems absurd to me...

Jun 8, 2010 | 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fiveeleven

I couldn't find a single aftermarket wiper blade that would fit on that rear wiper. The dealer charges around $6 for a replacement blade (just the rubber blade and not even a replacement wiper arm).

$6 - Wow what a deal. Why are we even discussing this??

Jun 8, 2010 | 08:41 PM

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01LEXPL

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^ thank you for reinforcing my point!

Jun 9, 2010 | 05:08 AM

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The goal is to wipe the glass clean. Get'r done.

Jun 9, 2010 | 06:30 AM

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lexus114

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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL

fair enough. but i bought one aftermarket 'universal' for 9$, and it didn't fit.

hence why 6$ as 'a lot' of money seems absurd to me...

Huh ?

So you agree that 6 dollar`s is not a lot for it,ok then were on the same page (my bad)

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