How To Replace Wiper Blade Rubber Refill (Bosch Icon), by Bill Of All Trades on YouTube. 6 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pull the wiper arm up and away from the glass so it stands upright. This gives you room to work on both ends of the blade.
Press the release button on the connector and slide the blade off the arm if you prefer to work on it away from the car.
Slide the end covers off both ends of the blade. Keep them somewhere safe, since you will refit them later.
Grip the old rubber strip and pull it out of the steel tracks that run along both sides of it.
Lay the old strip beside the new one and check the width and thickness match. Trim the new strip to the same length if it is longer.
Feed one end of the new rubber into the blade and push it along the steel tracks until it reaches the other end.
Check the strip sits evenly in both rails with no twists, then slide the end covers back on until they click.
Clip the blade back onto the wiper arm and push until the connector clicks. Lower the arm gently onto the glass.
Wet the windscreen and run the wipers. Look for streaks, chatter or missed patches, then adjust the strip if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let the bare wiper arm snap back onto the windscreen, because the metal can crack the glass.
Cut the new strip slightly longer than the old one rather than shorter, so it still reaches both end covers.
Wipe the rubber with a damp cloth before fitting to remove any dust or coating that could cause smearing.
Replace both wiper blades at the same time so the two sides wear evenly.
Questions
How often should I replace wiper rubber?
Wipers are a consumable, so check them every few months. Replace the rubber as soon as you see streaks, chatter or torn edges, usually once or twice a year.
Can I cut a refill that is too long?
Yes. Most refills come longer than needed, so trim the rubber to match your original strip using scissors or wire cutters.
Will any refill fit my Bosch Icon blades?
Only if the width and thickness match your old strip. Measure the old rubber before buying, since length can be cut but width and thickness cannot.
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