Replacing Rear Wiper

Tobalt · 12-06-2004, 08:39 PM

Ok, looks like my rear wiper needs replacement. Went for an oil change 3 weeks ago and asked them to replace all the wipers. They only did the front 2. Rather than go back and have to wait a while for 1 replacement, I thought about buying a retail one, and doing it myself. Only question is: this is my first car, and never had to deal with replacing a wiper. I need info on the correct side for the replacement, as well as any recommended brands.

removeum · 12-06-2004, 09:40 PM

8) All you will need to replace is the wiper insert. There is a little plastic cap shaped like a U. Gently pull open and lift up. Then take a socket remove the arm and blade unit. Pull out the old blade use the two metal rods and reinstall blade to the unit.

Ben

**efusco** · 12-06-2004, 10:01 PM

Do you REALLY need to replace those wipers already?? I hardly ever use my wipers anyway b/c I use Rain-X.

removeum · 12-06-2004, 10:05 PM

8) Doc.

I use Aquapel on the front windshield and just put on winter blades from Auto Zone.

Ben

**Tideland Prius** · 12-06-2004, 11:42 PM

Quick question. The lower rear window is nice when it rains and it stays dry and clear (until you stop) but it also gets dirty since it's basically the rear of the car and thus is useless when it's covered in dust or just tiny water droplets that can't be removed since the spoiler blocks and wind turbulence. This means that I have to constant clean the rear lower window. I wonder if they should have window washers on the lower rear windows? Not just for the Prius but for other vehicles that have this design like the C-Class "coupe", MX-7, Insight etc

Batavier · 12-07-2004, 10:44 AM

The Citroen C4 Coupe has a wiper on the lower window (but not on the upper window). But the lower window is much larger than the one on the Prius.

**efusco** · 12-07-2004, 10:47 AM

Quote:

8) Doc.

I use Aquapel on the front windshield and just put on winter blades from Auto Zone.

Ben

So, Ben, why Aquapel? Is it better/different than Rain-X? Talk to me....

bruceha_2000 · 12-07-2004, 10:59 AM

Quote:

asked them to replace all the wipers. They only did the front 2.

I had the same issue with my Odyssey. Unless I told them all THREE refills, they only did the front 2. Don't know why. Also, make sure you say REFILLS because sometimes "replace the wipers" seems to mean the rubber AND its support. You generally shouldn't ever need the support part replaced. Much more expensive. The only common time would be if you use winter wipers. Then you have to get the whole thing as it is encased in a rubber shield so ice doesn't build up in the pivoting parts.

htmlspinnr · 12-07-2004, 11:42 AM

I simply need something to soften up the rubber, it squeals across my back window on the first pass and only wipes a decent path on the return stroke. The fronts still wipe pretty well.

Does such a substance exist, or is it easier to replace the blade?

**Tideland Prius** · 12-07-2004, 12:01 PM

Quote:

The Citroen C4 Coupe has a wiper on the lower window (but not on the upper window). But the lower window is much larger than the one on the Prius.

Ah bon, la nouvelle C4. I guess that's one way of solving it lol.

12-06-2004, 08:39 PM	#1
Tobalt Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 34 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Replacing Rear Wiper Ok, looks like my rear wiper needs replacement. Went for an oil change 3 weeks ago and asked them to replace all the wipers. They only did the front 2. Rather than go back and have to wait a while for 1 replacement, I thought about buying a retail one, and doing it myself. Only question is: this is my first car, and never had to deal with replacing a wiper. I need info on the correct side for the replacement, as well as any recommended brands.

12-06-2004, 09:40 PM	#2
removeum Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 404 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Replacing Rear Wiper 8) All you will need to replace is the wiper insert. There is a little plastic cap shaped like a U. Gently pull open and lift up. Then take a socket remove the arm and blade unit. Pull out the old blade use the two metal rods and reinstall blade to the unit. Ben

12-06-2004, 10:05 PM	#4
removeum Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 404 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Replacing Rear Wiper 8) Doc. I use Aquapel on the front windshield and just put on winter blades from Auto Zone. Ben

12-06-2004, 11:42 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Replacing Rear Wiper Quick question. The lower rear window is nice when it rains and it stays dry and clear (until you stop) but it also gets dirty since it's basically the rear of the car and thus is useless when it's covered in dust or just tiny water droplets that can't be removed since the spoiler blocks and wind turbulence. This means that I have to constant clean the rear lower window. I wonder if they should have window washers on the lower rear windows? Not just for the Prius but for other vehicles that have this design like the C-Class "coupe", MX-7, Insight etc __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

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efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,244 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	Do you REALLY need to replace those wipers already?? I hardly ever use my wipers anyway b/c I use Rain-X.

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Batavier Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 431 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The Citroen C4 Coupe has a wiper on the lower window (but not on the upper window). But the lower window is much larger than the one on the Prius.

12-07-2004, 11:42 AM	#9
htmlspinnr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 1,304 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Pioneer #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	I simply need something to soften up the rubber, it squeals across my back window on the first pass and only wipes a decent path on the return stroke. The fronts still wipe pretty well. Does such a substance exist, or is it easier to replace the blade?