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      05-24-2007, 06:52 AM   #23
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the wiper install is rather complicated....for just a wiper. I suppose that shows the sophistication of newer luxury cars?

Take fords and chevy's for example...you sneeze and the wiper is on the floor.
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      05-24-2007, 07:31 AM   #24
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Unlike in the US, there is no free maintenance in Canada. I was somewhat shocked that my dealer wanted CA$160 for new wipers for E90.

When the wipers are renewed, do the whole blades or just the inserts get replaced?

Can someone help me with the part numbers? (I was unable to find them on realoem.com) I hope to order some inserts or blades from the US.
I am not exactly sure which car you have. But here is the part number for an e90 April 2005 production N52 engine US car. Check it out. Look at number 1,2, and 3 for part number. It is probably cheaper to buy a set (#3) vs single (#1 and #2). Ask e90Fleet if those part numbers are still good. There is no insert, you buy the whole blade.

Call different dealer to see how much each dealer will charge you. Hope that helps.
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      05-24-2007, 11:11 AM   #25
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^what black bar are you talking about?
this black cover. i guess it just pops out; can i take it out without losing functionality/safety?? lol i know im leet at mspaint.
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      05-24-2007, 01:21 PM   #26
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this black cover. i guess it just pops out; can i take it out without losing functionality/safety?? lol i know im leet at mspaint.
I must warn you before I give you my opinion. Warning: you don't want to take that black cover off. Now that I got your attention, you can take the cover off and still be able to use your wiper. However, taking the cover off will make it very easy for me to walk up to your car, flip the wiper blade off the windshield and take your blades. Those blades cost $20-$25 each.

DO it at your own risk.
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      05-25-2007, 10:47 AM   #27
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i dont think too many people in my area are concerned with stealing wiper blades. lol. ive never heard of people even trying to, thats pretty dumb. either way i can walk in to the dealer and get new ones for free so whatever. thanks for the disclaimer. haha

btw whats the difference if i take that off? if that is on, they can still pop it off then take out the wiper.
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      05-25-2007, 01:36 PM   #28
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Great write-up! Thanks! I have never encountered a wiper blade replacement that requires this many steps!
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      05-25-2007, 02:02 PM   #29
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btw whats the difference if i take that off? if that is on, they can still pop it off then take out the wiper.
It requires a little bit more work for thieves to pop out the cover. I rather have the black cover which makes it looks clean. Nothing having the cover, you see too many spaghetti inner connection. But that is just me. If you decided to take the black cover off, let us know how you like it and if the wipper still works good in the rain.
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      02-04-2008, 01:13 AM   #30
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Nice write-up for such maintainence! I will definitely check back after my warranty is over!
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Took my car in for the annual oil change/inspection (only 10,600 miles in first year). They offered me new wipers, so I said fine even tho I hadn't use them more than twice. Got the car back and the mechanic had put a 19" blade on the passenger side which rode up over the trim/A pillar (should be 18"). Don't they even look at what the f___ they're doing? Dealer shall remain nameless to protect the innocent.
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Good write up!!! thank you!
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Thanks for the DIY man. One of the little plastic piece on my wiper broke off and I have been wondering how to replace it!!!
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thanks--did my wipers this weekend and this was a great help
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Thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the DIY, just put some new ones on in <5 minutes.

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Those blades cost $20-$25 each.
I paid $34.91 (after tax) total for my new blades and new plastic covers at my local New Orleans dealer. The blades look somewhat better constructed than my old ones from 2006. I love the new ones.
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I paid $34.91 (after tax) total for my new blades and new plastic covers at my local New Orleans dealer.
WTF??? Dealers in Socal want $85 + tax for two blades.
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      03-31-2011, 03:48 PM   #38
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Thanks for this great DIY , I replaced my wipers after 4 years !! it took me 2 minutes .
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      08-02-2011, 07:38 PM   #39
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helpful writeup moving from japanese to german, thanks!
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I bought Bosch ones and while they fit with some minor adjustments and they work great they just dont look quite right... Ill have to post pictures. But it beats paying 40 per blade.
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      12-16-2011, 12:20 PM   #41
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thanks for diy
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      12-30-2011, 12:09 AM   #42
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thank you. i probably wont be doing this for another 4 years, but I justed wanted to say thank you for the CLEAR and IN FOCUS pictures. they really do make the difference.


YUUUP...too many 'DIY' 'round here with crap pictures, for those in need of clear and concise instruction, those qualities are priceless...
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      01-03-2012, 07:51 AM   #43
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I was wondering how to do this smh lol

Thank you !
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      01-22-2012, 11:25 PM   #44
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This DIY really helped, exactly the info I was looking for to not break my clips. Thanks!
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