adjusting windshield wipers??

[x5boy]

So i just received and replace my wiper blades with bosch icon on my 04 x5. 2 out of the 3 work great. the 24 inch driver side blade only wipes on the outer edges but not in the center. is there a way to adjust the wiper or a way to fix this problem? thanks

[powers1]

If you have fixed properly,then you may have a faulty wiper!Can you not return it and get a replacement?

[MINIz guy]

There is a clip on the wiper arm that you have to remove when using Bosch Icons for the drivers' side.

[anerbe]

^ this

It's a plastic clip that attaches about midway up the metal wiper arm on the vehicle. it's held on with a small metal tab. when you have the icons installed and have the wiper sit on the windshield, you'll see this clip pushes against the outer portion of the wiper, keeping the center from making contact.

use a plyer and wiggle the plastic tab back and forth while pulling - it will eventually pop off.

[x5boy]

ok i'll try removing that tab. i just got a new replacement wiper too. so hopefully removing the tab work, because it's doing the same thing with the new replacement. thanks, i'll let you know how it turns out.

[navin in KC]

wow. thanks for this great tip. this should fix my problem.