Wiper blades - Honda Pilot

pilot4me · 11-18-2003, 08:12 AM

Can anyone confirm the rear wiper blade size? I think its 350 mm which converts to 14 inches?

Consider replacing all wiper blades with Silblade - http://www.silblade.com/ . Guaranteed for 5 years.

Found them for $14.95 at http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/a...s_silblade.htm

Has anybody used QUADRABLADE® LIFETIME WIPER BLADE at J.C. Whitney: http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101

Let the opinions begin.

Pilot mileage is almost 36,000 miles. Runs smooth. No vibration and no scrunch. Of course I did have all of the annoying sounds until my dealer and Honda fixed all of them.

jay · 11-18-2003, 08:27 AM

The rear blade is 350mm as shown here, illustration no. 3.

pilot4me · 11-18-2003, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the help. So we know 350 mm would convert to 13.78 inches.

Back to my question: a 14 inch replacement wiper blade would be correct for the back window or would it be 13 inches?

It seems there’s no website out there advertising in inches which is needed when not buying from Honda.

Thanks

SteveLuman · 11-18-2003, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by pilot4me
Thanks for the help. So we know 350 mm would convert to 13.78 inches.

Back to my question: a 14 inch replacement wiper blade would be correct for the back window or would it be 13 inches?

It seems there’s no website out there advertising in inches which is needed when not buying from Honda.

Thanks

The Blade refill is pretty hard to change on the rear wiper. I ordered a rear blade refill from a dealer a while back and asked my dealer if they could help me install it. It doesn't have an open end, and was driving me crazy. The explained that Honda sells the replacement blade refill, but does not have instructions to replace the blade refill only. They suggest changing the whole blade assembly every time. With a little patience, I installed the new blade refill, though.

jay · 11-18-2003, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by SteveLuman
The Blade is pretty hard to change on the rear wiper. I ordered a rear blade from a dealer a while back and asked my dealer if they could help me install it. It doesn't have an open end, and was driving me crazy. The explained that Honda sells the replacement blade, but does not have instructions to replace the blade only. They suggest changing the whole assembly every time. With a little patience, I installed the new blade, though.

It drove me crazy, too, but I finally managed to get the sucker in. There's a big price difference refill vs. blade, but I may do it next time to avoid the frustration and aggravation.

ramirami · 11-18-2003, 10:51 AM

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Originally posted by pilot4me

Pilot mileage is almost 36,000 miles.

wow...I think thats the most I have heard of on this board

PChiu · 11-18-2003, 11:42 AM

So anyone can post how to install the blade, or the whole arm ?

Or any link to that, thanks.

kemosabe · 11-18-2003, 05:49 PM

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Originally posted by PChiu
So anyone can post how to install the blade, or the whole arm ?

Or any link to that, thanks.

Front wiper arm removal/installation instructions are here...

Rear wiper are removal/installation instructions are here...

Both pages are from the 2003 Service Manual.

jay · 11-18-2003, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
Front wiper arm removal/installation instructions are here...

Rear wiper are removal/installation instructions are here...

Both pages are from the 2003 Service Manual.

kemosabe, with all due respect, I think by blade and arm PChiu really meant refill and blade.

kemosabe · 11-18-2003, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by jay
kemosabe, with all due respect, I think by blade and arm PChiu really meant refill and blade.

Well, I guess I interpreted the second part of PChiu's question differently when he mentioned "the whole arm"...

jay · 11-18-2003, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by pilot4me
Thanks for the help. So we know 350 mm would convert to 13.78 inches.

Back to my question: a 14 inch replacement wiper blade would be correct for the back window or would it be 13 inches?

It seems there’s no website out there advertising in inches which is needed when not buying from Honda.

Thanks

I just measured the refill in the blade, and 13 inches is too short, based on the way blade holds the refill; it doesn't reach all the way to that last "holder thingy." Fourteen inches is too long, as it won't fit without being trimmed to 350mm. The blade is not open-ended like the front ones, so you can't get away with the extra length.

jay · 11-18-2003, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by PChiu
So anyone can post how to install the blade, or the whole arm ?

Or any link to that, thanks.

Here's how to replace the front refill:

jay · 11-18-2003, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by jay
Here's how to replace the front refill:

And here's page 305, thanks to kemosabe and bkwon for getting the manual online.

jay · 11-18-2003, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by kemosabe
Front wiper arm removal/installation instructions are here...

Rear wiper are removal/installation instructions are here...

Both pages are from the 2003 Service Manual.

The second link is the only place the rear wiper is discussed at all that I can tell, in the Service Manual. It's not mentioned at all in the owner's manual. Replacing the rubber insert is similar to the front blades, but it's tough since the rear blade in not open-ended like the front blades.

CarolinaPilot · 11-18-2003, 08:50 PM

Great information guys! What is a great front wiper refill for our pilots? Thanks

11-18-2003, 08:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
pilot4me Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 99 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wiper blades Can anyone confirm the rear wiper blade size? I think its 350 mm which converts to 14 inches? Consider replacing all wiper blades with Silblade - http://www.silblade.com/ . Guaranteed for 5 years. Found them for $14.95 at http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/a...s_silblade.htm Has anybody used QUADRABLADE® LIFETIME WIPER BLADE at J.C. Whitney: http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...&storeId=10101 Let the opinions begin. Pilot mileage is almost 36,000 miles. Runs smooth. No vibration and no scrunch. Of course I did have all of the annoying sounds until my dealer and Honda fixed all of them. __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot Starlight Silver Metallic</b>, EXL-(RES -aftermarket), #15933, Side Steps, Air (Bug) Deflector, Rear Splash Guards & Crossbars, Honda swapped out Goodyear?s for Cross Terrains back to a <b>new version of the Goodyear?s, plus new rims ? no vibration to date!!!</b> <b>2002 Honda CRV EX-(L aftermarket)</b>, Perfect Fit Air (Bug) Deflector <b>QUADRUPLETS ON THE WAY!!</b> â€“ Due June 30, 2005 â€“ Arrive probably in April early May.

11-18-2003, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The rear blade is 350mm as shown here, illustration no. 3. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

11-18-2003, 09:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
pilot4me Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dallas, Georgia Posts: 99 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the help. So we know 350 mm would convert to 13.78 inches. Back to my question: a 14 inch replacement wiper blade would be correct for the back window or would it be 13 inches? It seems there’s no website out there advertising in inches which is needed when not buying from Honda. Thanks __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot Starlight Silver Metallic</b>, EXL-(RES -aftermarket), #15933, Side Steps, Air (Bug) Deflector, Rear Splash Guards & Crossbars, Honda swapped out Goodyear?s for Cross Terrains back to a <b>new version of the Goodyear?s, plus new rims ? no vibration to date!!!</b> <b>2002 Honda CRV EX-(L aftermarket)</b>, Perfect Fit Air (Bug) Deflector <b>QUADRUPLETS ON THE WAY!!</b> â€“ Due June 30, 2005 â€“ Arrive probably in April early May.

11-18-2003, 08:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
CarolinaPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Boilermaker Country, USA Posts: 299 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wiper Blade Replacement Great information guys! What is a great front wiper refill for our pilots? Thanks __________________ 06 Steel Blue Ridgeline RTL S/R with tow and fogs. A former 03 Standstone LX-RES w/towing package, x-bars, rear mud flaps, Husky floor liners, cargo mat, Delphi SkyFi XM Radio and Michelin Cross Terrains with full size spare that served me well for over 51K miles. I steer a hydrostatic Honda Harmony HRB215HXA, roto-till with a Honda FG110 and peddle a Honda Trail Pilot bicycle.

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11-18-2003, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
PChiu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada, Toronto Posts: 212 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So anyone can post how to install the blade, or the whole arm ? Or any link to that, thanks.

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