Rear wiper blade replacement

LittleWoods

LittleWoods

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Hey all,

I feel dumb having to make a thread about this, but I'm losing my mind trying to replace the rear wiper blade in my '23 SE. The manual is completely worthless with a garbage picture and instructions that make no sense. I can't seem to find any videos online, either. should be a 30 second process, and the fronts were a piece of cake. What am I missing?
 
It's a plastic compression snap-in so you have to flip the rear wiper arm up and then gently wiggle downwards (pushing downward towards the floor).
 
teslarati97 said:
It's a plastic compression snap-in so you have to flip the rear wiper arm up and then gently wiggle downwards (pushing downward towards the floor).
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I've tried doing what you describe, but no amount of wiggling or pushing loosens the wiper. I'm very concerned with breaking something at this point. Here are a couple pictures if it helps to make sure we're taking about the same thing.IMG_0285.webp IMG_0282.webp IMG_0278.webp
 
When I had my two-year service done, I requested that the dealer install new wipers front and rear. Conventional wisdom says that wipers should be replaced yearly. Having it done saved me the effort of finding the correct blades and the work. Your problem confirms my decision. If I recall correctly, it cost $45. Even though I consider myself to be "frugal", that price seemed worth it.
 
LittleWoods said:
I've tried doing what you describe, but no amount of wiggling or pushing loosens the wiper. I'm very concerned with breaking something at this point. Here are a couple pictures if it helps to make sure we're taking about the same thing.
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I'm just really bad at writing instructions. I've popped it out twice using my hands, and with a plastic removal tool as the second method. Tool is easier because you can pry off one side at a time. Pry where the square outlines (on wiper blade) are located for better leverage.

If you don't need the wiper blade you could just use a metal slot screwdriver to remove the wiper blade. The wiper is symmetrical and it snaps back in!


wiper.webp
 
teslarati97 said:
I'm just really bad at writing instructions. I've popped it out twice using my hands, and with a plastic removal tool as the second method. Tool is easier because you can pry off one side at a time. Pry where the square outlines (on wiper blade) are located for better leverage.

If you don't need the wiper blade you could just use a metal slot screwdriver to remove the wiper blade. The wiper is symmetrical and it snaps back in!


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Got it, thanks! Just needed to see it removed to be confident I was doing the right thing.
 
Well, hit another snag - the Bosch wiper that was supposed to work doesn't. The type of adapter on the original blade is completely different than everything I'm seeing online, too, including MINI's own website. Ugh...

Edit:

Well, wish I had found this post earlier, it shows that the 2022/2023 models have different wiper arms. Probably explains why the manual makes no sense, it wasn't updated. Anyway, for reference in case anyone else finds themselves in a similar boat:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.c...89-2023-f56-rear-wiper-blade-replacement.html

And this is what I need:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-mini-parts/wiper-blade-rear/61615a404f6/
 
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LittleWoods said:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.c...89-2023-f56-rear-wiper-blade-replacement.html
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From the ECS Tuning post @LittleWoods linked on North American Motoring:
Yep they changed the design on the arm 22+ https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/61615a404f6/

Valeo usually has the aftermarket on Beam design which this is, being so new does not look to be out yet. I can message them to see since we have the direct relationship with most OEMs.

61617347623 is the pre 2021 : https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/61617347623/
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I hope Mr. ECS Tuning meant "pre 2022" instead of "pre 2021" or there is no rear wiper for my 2021 SE!
 
Puppethead said:
Considering the price of the Ioniq 5 I can't believe it doesn't have a rear wiper.
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Of course, on the highest-price Ioniq 5 N, you DO get a rear wiper, totally invalidating Hyundai's claim a rear wiper makes no sense due to the I5's superior aerodynamics.
 
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