Wiper Blades Replacement
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Wiper Blades Replacement
Is the only solution buying them from the dealerships for the 03 C32 AMG? They are not cheap though!
If buying aftermarket wiper blades, how do you guys modified the passenger side wiper blade in order not to scartch the crowl under the windshield (note: wiper is curved). Which brand of wiper blades are compactible to the vehicle?
My wiper blades are the metal blade ones, i.e. there is a metal strip inside the insert - traditional (old) design.
Please advise!
If buying aftermarket wiper blades, how do you guys modified the passenger side wiper blade in order not to scartch the crowl under the windshield (note: wiper is curved). Which brand of wiper blades are compactible to the vehicle?
My wiper blades are the metal blade ones, i.e. there is a metal strip inside the insert - traditional (old) design.
Please advise!
Last edited by Ultraman; 07-29-2010 at 03:00 PM.
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Bosch Icon work fine. Measure your current arms and buy the same size; they come in different curves; just get the more curved version in the right size and you'll be fine.
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The one that you mentioned is curved downward since it is bracketless (bladeless), that is the one similar to those 2004 W203.
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Do you mean the entire mechanism (wiper arms)?
Well, anyway, I am going to the auto stores and check whether the Bosch Icon wipers will fit or not.
I really don't like the design of the wiper blade on the passenger side because it forces people to buy the OEM parts.
Thanks anyway for your suggestions!
Well, anyway, I am going to the auto stores and check whether the Bosch Icon wipers will fit or not.
I really don't like the design of the wiper blade on the passenger side because it forces people to buy the OEM parts.
Thanks anyway for your suggestions!
#13
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i just got the refills
http://www.autohausaz.com
got two sets and they work great!!!
DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!!
http://www.autohausaz.com
got two sets and they work great!!!
DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!!
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i just got the refills
http://www.autohausaz.com
got two sets and they work great!!!
DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!!
http://www.autohausaz.com
got two sets and they work great!!!
DONOT GO TO THE STEALERSHIP!!!
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Do you remove / replace the rubber inserts just like the regular metal blades.
I found it very difficult to remove the inserts without breaking the metal clips on the metal blades that holding the rubber inserts. The metal clips are different from the regular metal blades that I have seen before.
Well, anyway, I try tonight, thanks.
I found it very difficult to remove the inserts without breaking the metal clips on the metal blades that holding the rubber inserts. The metal clips are different from the regular metal blades that I have seen before.
Well, anyway, I try tonight, thanks.
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That's why it's a hell of a lot easier to just replace them with a one-piece (meaning blade frame AND rubber insert in one piece, like the Icons) than to worry about little parts that will break off sooner rather than later.
Though I seem to be doing this while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that.
Though I seem to be doing this while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that.
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That's why it's a hell of a lot easier to just replace them with a one-piece (meaning blade frame AND rubber insert in one piece, like the Icons) than to worry about little parts that will break off sooner rather than later.
Though I seem to be doing this while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that.
Though I seem to be doing this while trying to help, so I'll leave it at that.
Worst case will be buying from the dealership, problem solved!
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Just tried the 21, 20 and the 19 blades on the passenger side, they still hit the plastic crowl below the bottom of the windshield!
#24
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I've tried numerous size combinations on the one piece blades, the problem is that even if it doesnt hit the plastic molding I can almost guarantee that when you turn on the wipers on a rainy day the passenger side will vibrate and actually twist, the driver side worked well but not the passenger side due to the way the glass is curved. if you look at you stock blades on the passenger side you'll notice that the entire frame and blade is curved while the icons are straight. just my 2 cents. gl which ever route you go with
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lapdance would be a great idea. then live larger by springing for the whole set blade+frame from the stealer($75). this is what I used to do, but my good friend who is the sevice manager for a stealership told me to just purchase the blade refills. BTW all you have to do is squeeze the metal clips on the end and the bade slides off and the replacements have notches on the rubber and no longer use the metal clips. besides, I like the look of the stock blade frames with the small diffuser...I guess I'm old school