Windscreen Wipers

[Mount John]

Is there a way to remove my wiper blades without removing the arms? I can't lift the arms enough to turn the blades at 90 to the arms to release the clip.  The arms are difficult to remove as I don't have a small puller.

[Guest]

Don't know for sure, but I think it's a bit of a design flaw. I have the same problem and have to remove the arms to change the blades and be careful as the washers are attached to the wiper clips. 

[Old Peter]

I changed mine about 9 months ago, but got replacement arms as it appeared that there was no easy way to disconnect the blades.

 

The Jaguar main dealer nearest to me had a special offer  --  £45 -- my local auto accessory shop got them for £30 and fitted them for me at no cost!

 

Regards

 

Peter. 

[KEN33Y]

You might want to consider Halfords! if you purchase the blades from there they will fit for a small cost, that is if you trust your local Halfrauds :-)

[Cabernet02]

Hi All

Changed my wipers for Bosch Aero Blades with the screen wash nozzle in the blades, ordered via Halfords at £38 I think.

I have an S Type and read posts about damaging the paintwork so place a towel between wipers and bonnet to protect the paint.

Careful operation and removal is possible and the new ones fitted in reverse and did not need to get to 90 degrees due to the design of the wipers and their fixing, it is more like 35degrees.

I had to remove the arms last weekend to change the cabin filter which some of you know already. Very stubborn but use of WD40 a couple of taps with a hammer and they came free. Not easy though. be patient.

I also tried without luck to get them to stop vertically up the screen by turning off the ignition but it is a Lucy car and happily parks them every time. You would curse if they didn't wouldn't you

Good luck

[Mount John]

Thanks to every one who responded.  It was a nice warm day on Thursday, so I tried again, with a bit more force, and the blades just slid out of the hook.  With a bit of twisting I managed to get them off without damaging the car.  The Bosch Aero twins fitted beautifully and simply.

[mk1escortmad]

Fitted bosch aero twins yesterday. Sprayed the arms in satin black while i was at it.

[grantathome]

you have to open the bonnet to change the blades, it gives you more room to lift the arms hope this helps.

[yelnats69]

You can buy just the blade inserts (just the rubber bit) around a fiver a pair they slide right in,

I use them on all my vehicles.

[ChrisJ]

You can buy just the blade inserts (just the rubber bit) around a fiver a pair they slide right in,

I use them on all my vehicles.

 

Where are the inserts from ?

[Old Peter]

Halfords and Poundland, although I cannot confirm the quality of the latter, Chris.

 

Peter.