Just replaced my blades
having read this thread I was aware its not necessarily straightforward.
I like the Bosch Aerotwins as I use them on my other cars. However conscious it might not be simple I ordered both those and the Denso Hybrids from Eurocarparts on the basis I'd return the one I didn't like/couldn't fit.
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The Denso are described as a Hybrid, I now see what they mean as they are a traditional blade with a plastic aero screen in front (see pic)
Not too my personal taste so I though I'd persevere with the Bosch.
As per earlier comments in this thread, the 17U on the passenger side is very easy to fit. The drivers wiper need the trick with pushing the clip halfway onto the arm before assembly or the hook won't clear the Bosch clip. However as per Goldsax post above the closing cap does need cutting on one side or it fouls the arm mounting.
I was initially a bit dubious about this but on closer inspection it doesn't affect the locking of the closing cap and in my tests so far there doesn't appear to be any danger of anything coming adrift.
having read this thread I was aware its not necessarily straightforward.
I like the Bosch Aerotwins as I use them on my other cars. However conscious it might not be simple I ordered both those and the Denso Hybrids from Eurocarparts on the basis I'd return the one I didn't like/couldn't fit.
Part Details
Product Code | Description | Price |
| 485778260 | Bosch Aerotwin Retrofit Single Flat Wiper Blade AR26U | £14.49 |
| 485778266 | Denso Hybrid Wiper Blade 26 Inch | £18.49 |
| 485778176 | Denso Hybrid Blade 17 Inch | £13.99 |
| 485778170 | Bosch Aerotwin Retrofit Single Flat Wiper Blade AR17U | £14.49 |
The Denso are described as a Hybrid, I now see what they mean as they are a traditional blade with a plastic aero screen in front (see pic)
Not too my personal taste so I though I'd persevere with the Bosch.
As per earlier comments in this thread, the 17U on the passenger side is very easy to fit. The drivers wiper need the trick with pushing the clip halfway onto the arm before assembly or the hook won't clear the Bosch clip. However as per Goldsax post above the closing cap does need cutting on one side or it fouls the arm mounting.
I was initially a bit dubious about this but on closer inspection it doesn't affect the locking of the closing cap and in my tests so far there doesn't appear to be any danger of anything coming adrift.
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