rear windshield wipers - Honda Pilot

disbesungee · 04-04-2006, 02:34 AM

has anyone replaced their rear windshield wipers? i went to kragens and auto zone and couldn't find one for the pilot and the way it looks i can't figure out to take the blade out. i was wondering if you have to replace the while arm of the wiper in order to do this. please help.

epdenk · 04-04-2006, 07:52 AM

You can slide the old rubber blade from the wiper assembly. Be careful when replacing because when you pu tthe new blade in, you have to retain the metal strips that were on the old one. If you don't the balde wont wipe correctly. BTW - I believe that you have to buy the blade refil at a dealer. I haven't seen an auto part store yet that carried it.

wwong · 04-04-2006, 09:18 AM

Refills are the way to go. You should be able to pick up a set of front and one rear wiper refill for under $10 from the dealer.

drm1111 · 04-04-2006, 10:43 AM

Are the dealer blades any better or worse than the after market ones?

CMasten · 04-04-2006, 11:00 AM

I buy the Honda refills and find them much quieter and less expensive than all the fancy aftermarket ones. I even wipe them with some 303 to keep them supple and they seem to last a long time

dontnomuch007 · 04-04-2006, 06:04 PM

Sorry for my ignorance, what is 303. (Some type of grease or lubricant I assume.)

CMasten · 04-04-2006, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dontnomuch007
Sorry for my ignorance, what is 303. (Some type of grease or lubricant I assume.)

http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=home

they make an excellent rubber protectant and a great wiper conditioner

lazarus · 04-06-2006, 02:51 PM

I used to buy my blades/refills cheap...then I bought my wife some top-of-the-line Bosch...what a HUGE difference in performance and life. I bought my Pilot used last Feb (2005) from Honda...still using same wiper blades. I therefore conclude that Honda uses a quality rubber about as good as the premium brands.

disbesungee · 04-07-2006, 03:55 AM

thanx for the help. ill go to the dealer and pick up some refills.

Paul Mon · 04-17-2006, 04:39 PM

I just replaced all three wipers with refills. The front two were easy to find. The rear was not. I bought a slight longer one, cut the rubber and salvaged the two metal strips from the existing rear blade. All three about $12 at Advanced Auto

regards.......Paul

Sportymonk · 04-17-2006, 05:35 PM

If the rear wiper is that difficult to replace, why not buy a new arm assembly with an easier to replace blade? I had a 78 Ford Fairmont that required you buy from the dealer and I simply bought new arms that would accept a standard refill.

Paul Mon · 04-17-2006, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sportymonk
If the rear wiper is that difficult to replace, why not buy a new arm assembly with an easier to replace blade? I had a 78 Ford Fairmont that required you buy from the dealer and I simply bought new arms that would accept a standard refill.

LOL. I actually could not figure out how to remove the entire rear arm. Neither could the guy at the parts counter.

04-04-2006, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
disbesungee Sponsored Ads Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	rear windshield wipers has anyone replaced their rear windshield wipers? i went to kragens and auto zone and couldn't find one for the pilot and the way it looks i can't figure out to take the blade out. i was wondering if you have to replace the while arm of the wiper in order to do this. please help.

04-04-2006, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
wwong Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,368 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Refills are the way to go. You should be able to pick up a set of front and one rear wiper refill for under $10 from the dealer. __________________ Custom Non Slip Foam Pads for the Honda Pilot, Click here to visit my website 2003 Honda Pilot EXL-NAV, Starlight Silver, #86733 "Featured Pilot March 2004" EXTERIOR-Perfect Fit Hood Guard, Lower Trim, Lower Trim Garnish, Bumper Garnish, Fog Lights with Eurodezigns H3 bulbs, Wheel Locks, Fender Flares, Crossbars, Door Mirror Covers, Vent Visors, Running Boards, Rear Splash Guards, Trailer Hitch, Pilot #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips, Euro Dezigns H4 replacing Sylvania Silverstars, Tire Minders, EX emblem, Third Brake Light Decal, Michelin CT, Chrome OEM Wheels, Muth Signal Mirrors, Sylvania #885 Back Up Lights INTERIOR-Wooden Shift Lever, Wood Grain Interior Trim, All Weather Mats, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Cargo Tray, Cargo Liner, Trunk Organizer, Broadway Optics Mirror, Raybrig R130 ELECTRONICS-Networkcar, Power Inverter, Nav DVD upgrade V.2.11C, Rear View Camera CUSTOM ACCESSORIES- Door Edge Guard, Foam Pads for Center Console and 2nd Row Activity Tray, Foam Pads for Doors and 3rd Row Bins and Cupholders, Dead Pedal Cover, Cargo Storage Pad, Padded Glove Box, Sunglass Holder Pad, Pillar Protection Tape, Fog Light Covers, Door Reflectors, Cargo Liner Velcro Replacement Kit, Chrome h-p License Plate Frame, VTM-4 emblem, Chrome Accent for the OEM Lower Trim, Chrome Accent for the OEM Running Boards, Chrome Grille Accent, Navi Screen Protector, Non-Slip Pad for the OEM Cargo Tray, hp.org sticker and tee

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lazarus Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honda wiper blades...quality of 'em? I used to buy my blades/refills cheap...then I bought my wife some top-of-the-line Bosch...what a HUGE difference in performance and life. I bought my Pilot used last Feb (2005) from Honda...still using same wiper blades. I therefore conclude that Honda uses a quality rubber about as good as the premium brands. __________________ '03 EX Sage Brush Pearl It's not anti-American...it's not un-American...it's French. Mark Twain

04-17-2006, 05:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sportymonk Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rocky Mount NC Posts: 2,413 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If the rear wiper is that difficult to replace, why not buy a new arm assembly with an easier to replace blade? I had a 78 Ford Fairmont that required you buy from the dealer and I simply bought new arms that would accept a standard refill. __________________ Eagles may soar, but foxes dont get sucked into jet engines. 2005 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L with iPod P.I.E. X3 interface (keeps the cd changer!!), LED lights in doors and overhead, tow package, cargo shield, crossbars (self installed), WWongs stuff, cargo liner, extended warranty. All but the tow pkg at great saving through our sponsor hondacuraworld. 17 - 24 MPG with mileage removed for both the best and the worst atypical mileages. 183,000 miles since June 29, 2005

04-04-2006, 07:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
epdenk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marshall, VA Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You can slide the old rubber blade from the wiper assembly. Be careful when replacing because when you pu tthe new blade in, you have to retain the metal strips that were on the old one. If you don't the balde wont wipe correctly. BTW - I believe that you have to buy the blade refil at a dealer. I haven't seen an auto part store yet that carried it.

04-04-2006, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
drm1111 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte,NC by way of West Virginia Posts: 399 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are the dealer blades any better or worse than the after market ones?

04-04-2006, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I buy the Honda refills and find them much quieter and less expensive than all the fancy aftermarket ones. I even wipe them with some 303 to keep them supple and they seem to last a long time

04-07-2006, 03:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
disbesungee Sponsored Ads Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bellflower, CA Posts: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanx for the help. ill go to the dealer and pick up some refills.

04-17-2006, 04:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Mon Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Upstate Ny Posts: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just replaced all three wipers with refills. The front two were easy to find. The rear was not. I bought a slight longer one, cut the rubber and salvaged the two metal strips from the existing rear blade. All three about $12 at Advanced Auto regards.......Paul

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