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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:25 PM
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Good, I got your attention...I'm not really doing the single-wiper junx. I just need to know how to replace my wiper blades? Do I need tools or is it a 'clip-on' affair?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:27 PM
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You scared me. I'm pretty sure it just clips on
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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do I need tools or is it a 'clip-on' affair?
j00 need an impact wrench and a blowtorch
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:29 PM
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clip ons, easy as pie, even girls can do that ****
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:30 PM
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...even girls can do that ****
somehow this statement is funny as **** when i think about the thread starter
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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...even girls can do that ****

somehow this statement is funny as **** when i think about the thread starter
LOL Oh that's fugged up! For real though, can someone explain it to me? I don't want to snap anything.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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its tough to explain, but there's a u shaped hook on the wiper arm, and a clip that holds the wiper itself. there should be a lever that releases the clip, slide the wiper assembly off, slide the new one on....
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:36 PM
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and don't forget to reuse the metal supports
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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its honestly really simple when you have the crap in front of you.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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Ok, I figured it out. I bought some Bosch wipers and the 18" for the passenger side came with this separate plastic piece and I don't have any idea what it's for? Any ideas?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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oh, i thought you bought the factory replacement rubber strips
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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the 22" wiper should be good enough. who cares about the passenger side its not like you should be looking over there anyhow
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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the 22" wiper should be good enough. who cares about the passenger side its not like you should be looking over there anyhow
It's only fair for the instructor to know when we're about to run off the track don't you think?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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What sizes do you need?
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:04 PM
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What sizes do you need?
22" for the driver side and 18" inches for the passenger. For the rear, I believe it's 19". I put my old passenger blade beside the rear blade and the difference was 1".
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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do I need tools or is it a 'clip-on' affair?

j00 need an impact wrench and a blowtorch
Make sure you burn it to the ground too.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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clip ons, easy as pie, even girls can do that ****
My girlfriend did mine.
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:26 PM
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wipers DO come with instructions.... and if you still cant figure it out...
i pity you
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Old Dec 30, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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It's only fair for the instructor to know when we're about to run off the track don't you think?
I see you're optimistic about keeping your car on the track I feel sorry for your instructor
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