Options for Front Wiper Blade Replacement
02-04-2010, 06:27 AM
#11
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Join Date: 10-23-2009
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 246
Anyone know if it's possible to remove and reinstall wiper arm so they rest lower. Mine especially on passenger side rest on the glass when off. I see other HHR wiper arms rest the same way. I can live with it but if they can be reset lower it would look better. Whatever happened to hideaway wipers anyway?
02-04-2010, 07:37 AM
#12
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Join Date: 06-19-2008
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,454
Anyone know if it's possible to remove and reinstall wiper arm so they rest lower. Mine especially on passenger side rest on the glass when off. I see other HHR wiper arms rest the same way. I can live with it but if they can be reset lower it would look better. Whatever happened to hideaway wipers anyway?
However, I warn you about going to low, the wiper will hit the hood when you put the wiper in the up position and create a little nick in your paint. Mine came too low when I bought it, I didn't know about the problem, and i ended up with a chip in my hood.
Hideaway wipers cost more, and the people who designed our car was cheap.
02-04-2010, 08:38 AM
#13
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Join Date: 06-24-2006
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Posts: 2,315
The problem with refills is that all the dimensions need to be exact and the only way to do that is go back with same store and same style of blade. For instance you have wiper A and go get refill for Wiper B it may work but chances are that it will not perform like it should and is a safety issue.
02-04-2010, 04:58 PM
#15
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Join Date: 08-06-2008
Location: Grand Haven, MI
Posts: 1,761
yes you can adjust them and if you look closely at your windshield you will find little marks where they should be aligned. You pop the little black cap off of wear it pivots, undo the bolt and adjust. Since i had the problem below, I had the dealer do it.
However, I warn you about going to low, the wiper will hit the hood when you put the wiper in the up position and create a little nick in your paint. Mine came too low when I bought it, I didn't know about the problem, and i ended up with a chip in my hood.
Hideaway wipers cost more, and the people who designed our car was cheap.
However, I warn you about going to low, the wiper will hit the hood when you put the wiper in the up position and create a little nick in your paint. Mine came too low when I bought it, I didn't know about the problem, and i ended up with a chip in my hood.
Hideaway wipers cost more, and the people who designed our car was cheap.
I have the paint chips on the hood from both sides from me lifting the wipers to clean the windsheild....
02-08-2010, 10:36 PM
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02-09-2010, 06:04 PM
#18
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Join Date: 01-23-2009
Location: Fredericksburg,VA
Posts: 25,326
And I have not seen refills at the normal parts stores for years, maybe at the dealer...
