Wiper blades
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Re: Wiper blades
I bought inserts from NY dealer just couple weeks ago, no problem even if they're rather expensive. I replaced them myself (dealer didn't offer and I didn't ask for him to do it), took about 2 min. really no big deal, but I can understand why dealer wouldn't want to sell them if people asked him for free installation. All you need to do is squeeze the end where the blade is held and slide it out, then put the old metal pieces inside new blade and slide it back little by little until it locks at the end, I wish everything was that easy.
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From: Central NJ
Re: Wiper blades
If you look in the "camry hybrid" section of the parts catalog, they only sell whole wiper blades. But the wiper blades on the hybrid are (as near as I can tell) identical to the wiper blades on the regular camry. I have installed these on my camry hybrid. They fit and work just fine.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
Note that the left is different from the right.
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0
Note that the left is different from the right.
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Re: Wiper blades
Have you tried those blades?
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Re: Wiper blades
Hi,
Here in BC ( Canada, west coast- lotsa rain), I always use factory inserts on Japanese cars, they're cheap ( approx $5), and work well. A bit of effort to replace, but worth it.
Perhaps in the States, it's not worth doing the "replacement insert" route?
P.S. if you find them and are about to change them be careful to ensure the Stainless strips are sprung as smiles
or "frowns"
bowed up or 
down, to accommodate the designed tension.
Here in BC ( Canada, west coast- lotsa rain), I always use factory inserts on Japanese cars, they're cheap ( approx $5), and work well. A bit of effort to replace, but worth it.
Perhaps in the States, it's not worth doing the "replacement insert" route?
P.S. if you find them and are about to change them be careful to ensure the Stainless strips are sprung as smiles
or "frowns" bowed up or down, to accommodate the designed tension.
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Calgary, AB Canada
Re: Wiper blades
The Toyota dealer here near Toronto still sells wiper inserts, $6CAD (<5 USD) ea with free installation. Although I've never had to change my TCH wipers yet, just finishing my 3rd winter and they are just now starting to get a little worn, probably change them next winter. I know they offer inserts because I had my Sienna blades changed late last year.
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Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Yucaipa, CA
Re: Wiper blades
No, no need so far. Our 2009 is just a little over a year old now and with the car being garaged and our mild weather the blades usually last two to three years.
When the time comes I will get the factory inserts and install them myself. The factory units are much better looking than the replacement units. I printed the instructions from HaroldO's post and saved it for when the time comes.
When the time comes I will get the factory inserts and install them myself. The factory units are much better looking than the replacement units. I printed the instructions from HaroldO's post and saved it for when the time comes.
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