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Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

I just bought some replacement wiper inserts but can't seem to get them installed. What's the trick? I'm trying to squeeze together the cover like the manual says to do (I've even used plyers) but the damned thing won't come off. Can anyone give me some advice? To remove this ad, register today for free or log in if already registered!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

The plastic end has 2 points on one end of the blade, squeeze them both at the same time and pull up. Then pull the plastic tab off and slide the rubber blade out. Replace with new rubber and pop on the plastic tab and clip it back on.
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

IIRC the new civics all come with bosch icon wipers...why would you replace them they are among the best out there, and i cant imagine that they are bad already. my buddy has em on his golf for 2 years they are as good as the first day he got them
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

my 06' civic blades were only just over 1 yr old and they were smearing water like grease across my windshield....for 12.00 for both blades is cheap anyhow. My buddy has an 07' Si and his were replaced a few weeks before mine.

the new blades are nothing to brag about except pricewise!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

What a whacked out design. I FINALLY got the little black cover off but it took a pair of plyers and a hammer - yes, a hammer. Then, getting the blades out of the cover and installed back in again was an adventure. In fact, I actually tore the passenger-side refill at the end while inserting it into the shell which means I'm going to have to replace that one again soon.

Honda dropped the ball on this one. A company who usually specializes in thoughtful designs, they obviously left this up to a design student intern or something. I hope they redesigned this for the 07s or 08s. If not, all I can say to anyone getting ready to change blades is: GOOD LUCK!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

i found it really easy and convenient myself?

for 6.00 per rubber owns!
my wifes caravan blades need to be replaced and their the ones that are all 1 piece design, ones that you buy from walmart, canadian tire, etc which cost 20.00 EACH....LMAO!

i like my blades!
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Question Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

I tried to squeeze the black plastic and pull up but that didn't work and I don't want to put plyers on the wiper. What's the trick?

I even tried to pull the plastic tab below and under the wiper blade like on the older wiper blades you get at the store for other cars but that didn't work either

Help !!!!! These blades are driving me crazy. The car is just 1 1/2 years old (2006 model Civic DX) and they need to be replaced before the snow really flies around here in Ohio.

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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

I just found a neet trick. I couldn't get the plastic piece to lift like in the posts above. What I did was to put a screwdriver in the slot above the plastic tabs and pryed it apart (sideways) not up. The plastic piece slid forward and once forward about 1/4 inch, I was able to lift it off.
Now I still have to figure out how to replace the rubber with a refill.

If anyone knows that it would be appriciated.
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

you need to get the plastc end off, then the rubber just slides on!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

Just a question. Why not just replace the whole thing instead of fucking with that little piece of rubber?
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

for 8th gens this is how they do it for ease of use, and cost effective.

its so fucking easy but everyone seems to make it out to be something you need a DIY for? lmao!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

Replacing wiper blades on 8th Gen Civic

Tools needed:
NONE!


A. Pop up the tabs by pressing them both together and pulling upright as shown above


B. Pull the plastic retainer straight off


C. Pull the rubber blade out and slide new one in its place.
TADAH!
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

holy shit.....took me 5 minutes to take it apart, take images, resize images, host images and post this shit!!


AHAHAHAHA
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Re: Wiper Blade Replacement - how?

nice DIY, it looks like you are going to save a lot of members ginormous headaches. lmao
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