TheGreek

What can I use to replace the rear wiper blade on my sportback? Do I have to use the one from the dealer (expensive), or can I just use any 12" refill? If so, I've never done refills...so how do I go about it?

Smike

iTrader: (8)

Go to any local parts store/chain - get a replacement wiper there. Heck, they will even put it on for you.

TheGreek

Thanks, but the problem is that it isn't a standard wiper. The connection is totally different. Not Even Close. I have no problem putting on regular wipers, I've just never tried to do refills.

Wait, are there standards in rear wipers? I don't think so. My Trailblazer has a standard 17". I doubt a store carries this one.

TheGreek

Here's a pic:

Smike

iTrader: (8)

Try the parts store - they might have it.

TheGreek

I'll give it a shot today. Thanks.

otter

iTrader: (14)

There's nothing special about it. Visit any wiper blade website for list of replacements. Here's Trico as an example:

NeoForm
Blade - Rear 16-170 Exc. Evolution
Innovision
Blade - Rear 14-170 Exc. Evolution
Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 15-170 Exc. Evolution
Exact Fit
Blade - Rear 17-1 Exc. Evolution
Nu-Vision
Blade - Rear 21-170 Exc. Evolution
Winter Teflon Blade
Blade - Rear 37-179 Exc. Evolution
Winter Blade
Blade - Rear 37-170 Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear B-16 Blue Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear CF-16 Carbon Fiber Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear C-16 Chrome Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear R-16 Red Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear W-16 White Exc. Evolution
Oktane
Blade - Rear Y-16 Yellow Exc. Evolution

TheGreek

Well, most listings say that it takes a 17" blade. Apparently, trico says you could use a 15" and 16" too, which would make sense, if it could take a 17" blade. The problem is that a 17" blade would never fit. It's impossible. I've measured. The one in there right now is a 12".

You are implying that I should replace with a refill and not use a new wiper frame too...correct? In the existing frame, the biggest blade which could possibly fit is a 13"(barely).

Is there anyone who knows this from experience? Sportback owners...who's got my back?

EdT

Old post, but for what its worth the refill number is TR17 from Trico/Tridon

Found them at rockauto.com for $1.31ea, pick-up a couple of wiper blades while your at it cause the price of wiper blades is totally ridiculous here in Canada where you have to spend $40+ for a pair of blades !

slacker2u

Ok so just stumbled on to this thread. can any one post pics with how to change it urself? I have a new blade to put on but i cant figure out how to get the old one off. its not the same as the front ones and i see no way to pull the old one off the back window off.

SG

I was told only the dealer could do it when I mistakenly tried to buy a wiper at the auto parts store like I could just slap it on and replace it. They showed me there was no way for that to happen. In this case, the whole thing needs removed because the way the manufacturer designed it.