Originally Posted by Ausfire
BRappaport,
The wiper arm section appears to be a "throw away, replace the whole unit" and this is how they are marketed by DC here in Australia, anyway.
Dealer spare parts computer system indicates the rubber cannot be replaced separately.
This is not correct. The wiper consists of the frame, two stainless steel strips and a rubber insert.
If you follow the instructions it is easy.
Kind regards.
Ausfire,
Thanks for the follow-up comments. BTW...dealer price for driver side entire blade with integrated wing is $13.49 + tax...reasonable price and good if the blade is bent and not working well. The BMW inserts is the long-term better way to go, since you typically replace the rubber approx every six months...maybe more in the snow/ice climates.
Thanks,
Ben
