Wiper Blade Replacement
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Wiper Blade Replacement
Got an exceptional deal on a pair of new 21" Michelin Stealth Ultra wiper blades that I couldn't turn down, only to find out that none of their 4 adapters would work on my '05 XK8 wiper arms. Was disappointed that I would have to return the new blades, but then hit on an easy fix: I pinched the old rubber blade insert at the "keeper" end of the blade, pulled it out of the frame rails, then did the same thing with the new Michelin insert and worked it back onto the (original) rails. A little push and they locked right in. Perfect fit!
I pulled one blade off of the wiper arm to figure out the first replacement and replaced the other blade easily without removing it from the arm (make sense?). Good to know that I don't have to buy proprietary ($$$) blades from my local Jag dealer...
I pulled one blade off of the wiper arm to figure out the first replacement and replaced the other blade easily without removing it from the arm (make sense?). Good to know that I don't have to buy proprietary ($$$) blades from my local Jag dealer...
Last edited by Redline; 05-17-2017 at 06:09 PM.
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Trico 45-205 wiper blade refills fit my wife's 2006 XK8 perfectly. They last about a year in our moderate climate. About $4 each at my local Carquest Auto Parts store....
The highest-quality refills I have found for her car are the PIAA 94053 inserts which are considerably more expensive (about $10 each). But they typically last her twice as long as the Trico refills....
The highest-quality refills I have found for her car are the PIAA 94053 inserts which are considerably more expensive (about $10 each). But they typically last her twice as long as the Trico refills....
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Redline,
The XK Windshield Wiper Assembly is made so the Washer nozzles will not hit anything...Should never use another Assembly.....Just change the Rubber Wiper with a refill....Go to eBay and order a set of Trico 47-600 Break to fit Blades for about 10 Bucks and go find those Jaguar Assemblies you just threw away! Go look! You'll see what I mean! They are made that way on purpose!
Billy Clyde in Houston
The XK Windshield Wiper Assembly is made so the Washer nozzles will not hit anything...Should never use another Assembly.....Just change the Rubber Wiper with a refill....Go to eBay and order a set of Trico 47-600 Break to fit Blades for about 10 Bucks and go find those Jaguar Assemblies you just threw away! Go look! You'll see what I mean! They are made that way on purpose!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Redline,
The XK Windshield Wiper Assembly is made so the Washer nozzles will not hit anything...Should never use another Assembly.....Just change the Rubber Wiper with a refill....Go to eBay and order a set of Trico 47-600 Break to fit Blades for about 10 Bucks and go find those Jaguar Assemblies you just threw away! Go look! You'll see what I mean! They are made that way on purpose!
Billy Clyde in Houston
The XK Windshield Wiper Assembly is made so the Washer nozzles will not hit anything...Should never use another Assembly.....Just change the Rubber Wiper with a refill....Go to eBay and order a set of Trico 47-600 Break to fit Blades for about 10 Bucks and go find those Jaguar Assemblies you just threw away! Go look! You'll see what I mean! They are made that way on purpose!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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My 2003 XKR uses standard Universal hook, also called J Hook, style connectors to attach wiper blades. I think this type is the most common type of blade attachment used on cars for quite a few years, certainly predating my 2003 model by years. It is pretty easy to change the blades and if anyone has any confusion there are lots of videos and instructions on the internet on how to do this. I literally can't recall the last time I changed wiper blades on any car that didn't use this type of attachment.
Last edited by lsimon; 05-23-2017 at 01:38 PM.
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Whatever Floats your Boat, Isimon, whatever!
On the one hand I don't doubt you, but on the other hand I haven't used to original blades since the free maintenance on my 03 jag ran out (think it was for four years, so 13 years ago). I've never had any issues with the washer nozzles being obstructed and/or not adequately spraying the windshield.
My 2003 XKR uses standard Universal hook, also called J Hook, style connectors to attach wiper blades. I think this type is the most common type of blade attachment used on cars for quite a few years, certainly predating my 2003 model by years. It is pretty easy to change the blades and if anyone has any confusion there are lots of videos and instructions on the internet on how to do this. I literally can't recall the last time I changed wiper blades on any car that didn't use this type of attachment.
My 2003 XKR uses standard Universal hook, also called J Hook, style connectors to attach wiper blades. I think this type is the most common type of blade attachment used on cars for quite a few years, certainly predating my 2003 model by years. It is pretty easy to change the blades and if anyone has any confusion there are lots of videos and instructions on the internet on how to do this. I literally can't recall the last time I changed wiper blades on any car that didn't use this type of attachment.
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Look in your Book!
If you had an X-100, you would grab ahold of the Wiper Arm and pull it straight out until it stops then turn the Blade upside down....You will see a little trigger on the Blade portion which you push down then push the entire Blade Holder down toward the Windshield until it gets passed the Hook in the Arm and then slide the Blade holder off the Arm....When you put it back on...Make sure the low portion on the Blade is on the side with the washer gizmo.....so they won't hit. Or go to Page 7/17 in your Driver's Handbook and look at the Picture.....The Blade refills can be bought on eBay or Amazon...If your Blade Holders are stock, you will need TRICO #47-600 Break-to-Fit 16" to 22" 6mm Square Claw Refill Blades. Ain't nothing to it!!!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Thanks for the input fellas. It's not my first rodeo with blade replacements... The XKR is different, inasmuch as the arms don't lift high enough to allow for the 90 degree rotation of the blade to access the detent locking mechanism. The shop detail says you should park the wipers midway on the windscreen to remove the blades. I'll try that method and see if that works.