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Oct 24, 2009, 06:13 AM
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Need A Rear Wiper Blade!
What can I use to replace the rear wiper blade on my sportback? Do I have to use the one from the dealer (expensive), or can I just use any 12" refill? If so, I've never done refills...so how do I go about it?
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Oct 24, 2009, 06:16 AM
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Go to any local parts store/chain - get a replacement wiper there. Heck, they will even put it on for you. 
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Oct 24, 2009, 06:32 AM
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Thanks, but the problem is that it isn't a standard wiper. The connection is totally different. Not Even Close. I have no problem putting on regular wipers, I've just never tried to do refills.
Wait, are there standards in rear wipers? I don't think so. My Trailblazer has a standard 17". I doubt a store carries this one.
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Oct 24, 2009, 06:40 AM
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Here's a pic:
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Oct 24, 2009, 06:45 AM
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Try the parts store - they might have it.
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Oct 24, 2009, 06:49 AM
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I'll give it a shot today. Thanks.
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Oct 24, 2009, 09:02 AM
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There's nothing special about it. Visit any wiper blade website for list of replacements. Here's Trico as an example:
NeoForm
Blade - Rear 16-170 Exc. Evolution
Innovision
Blade - Rear 14-170 Exc. Evolution
Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 15-170 Exc. Evolution
Exact Fit
Blade - Rear 17-1 Exc. Evolution
Nu-Vision
Blade - Rear 21-170 Exc. Evolution
Winter Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 37-179 Exc. Evolution
Winter Blade
Blade - Rear 37-170 Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear B-16 Blue Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear CF-16 Carbon Fiber Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear C-16 Chrome Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear R-16 Red Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear W-16 White Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear Y-16 Yellow Exc. Evolution
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Oct 24, 2009, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by otter
There's nothing special about it. Visit any wiper blade website for list of replacements. Here's Trico as an example:
NeoForm
Blade - Rear 16-170 Exc. Evolution
Innovision
Blade - Rear 14-170 Exc. Evolution
Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 15-170 Exc. Evolution
Exact Fit
Blade - Rear 17-1 Exc. Evolution
Nu-Vision
Blade - Rear 21-170 Exc. Evolution
Winter Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 37-179 Exc. Evolution
Winter Blade
Blade - Rear 37-170 Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear B-16 Blue Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear CF-16 Carbon Fiber Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear C-16 Chrome Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear R-16 Red Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear W-16 White Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear Y-16 Yellow Exc. Evolution
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Well, most listings say that it takes a 17" blade. Apparently, trico says you could use a 15" and 16" too, which would make sense, if it could take a 17" blade. The problem is that a 17" blade would never fit. It's impossible. I've measured. The one in there right now is a 12".
You are implying that I should replace with a refill and not use a new wiper frame too...correct? In the existing frame, the biggest blade which could possibly fit is a 13"(barely).
Is there anyone who knows this from experience? Sportback owners...who's got my back?
Last edited by TheGreek; Oct 24, 2009 at 02:42 PM.
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