rear window wiper blade

pjagg · #1 07-30-2007, 11:18 PM

I have a 2001 X5 Sport. My rear window wiper blade only covers the lower half of the window. I read previous posts about replacing it with a Bosch 18" blade. Is this the only fix and if so where do I find one? Thanks.

xnsf · #2 07-30-2007, 11:21 PM

the rear blades are 18"

but if the blade isn't wiping all the way, it can be the motor...

and your 2001's plastic arm will need to be replaced with the metal one available at your dealer

pjagg · #3 07-30-2007, 11:42 PM

Thanks. The motor is working fine. The blade just doesn't come in contact with the window. Is the dealer the only source?

fatboyoz · #4 07-31-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pjagg

Thanks. The motor is working fine. The blade just doesn't come in contact with the window. Is the dealer the only source?

I believe you can purchase Bosch Icon wiper blades aftermarket. They are similar to the blades fitted to the latest X5, in that they have a leaf-spring instead of a frame.

xnsf · #5 07-30-2007, 11:55 PM

arm is only available at dealer

and the rear arm for the Bosch Icon is 418B

M6X · #6 07-31-2007, 02:14 AM

hi, i had the same problem. it was fixed by cleaning and spraying the wiper arm spring part with lots of lube. turned out that the area was rusted a bit so it didnt push the wiper blade on the glass tight enough.