Hmm Wiper Blade issues

[LTZboy]

I have searched and searched with no one explaining how they can get the replacement wiper blade to fit. I have 2007 tahoe LTZ and neither the Bosch Icons or RainX latitudes fit the click in connector on my wiper arms.

Has anyone been able to fit these blades the autozone computers recommend? If so how is it done?

 

[scottrick]

got the bosch icons last week and LOVE them.....they fit so easy in like 30 secs

 

[LTZboy]

That is what everyone says. I am pretty mechanically incline, but the wiper blade has nothing to click onto the arm with like the factory blades. I am going to take it to AutoZone and let them try it out.

 

[LTZboy]

Ok, today the people at AutoZone says they don't make replacement wipers that fit the quick connect on my tahoe. She said they should have never sold me the icons yesterday. Guess it is an online order now.

 

[jeffbco]

Ok, today the people at AutoZone says they don't make replacement wipers that fit the quick connect on my tahoe. She said they should have never sold me the icons yesterday. Guess it is an online order now.

I thought there was a TSB to replace the earrly model GMT900 blade assemblies - at least there was on my Avalanche. The replacement assemblies had the standard arm that all blades could clip on to.

 

[LTZboy]

Jeffbco

That would make sense with a lot of others saying they have used the rainx and icons. I did order some ac delco replacements that stated quick connect. If they do not fit I am heading to the dealer.

If anyone knows of the TSB can you post the #

 

[jeffbco]

Subject: Windshield Wiper Streak at Low Vehicle Speeds (Replace Windshield Wipers and Arms) #07-08-43-010 - (12/05/2007)



Models: 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT

2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe*

2007-2008 GMC Denali, Denali XL, Yukon, Yukon XL

*Excludes Tahoe Police Package




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Condition
Some customers may comment that the windshield wipers streak the windshield and do not clean properly at low vehicle speeds.

Cause
This condition may be caused by low blade pressure to the windshield.

Correction







Replace the wiper blades with conventional styled blades. The wiper arms will also have to be replaced.

Open the hood.
Remove the windshield wiper arm finish cap. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the finish cap.
Remove the wiper arm nut and disconnect the washer hose.
Remove the wiper arm using the J 39637 - Wiper Arm Puller.
Install the wiper to the wiper arm and remove the plastic union from the new assembly.
Install the wiper arm assembly to the vehicle. Line up and hold the blade to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield and tighten the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

Install the windshield washer hose.
Install the finish cap.
Close the hood.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty

25879117
Wiper Arm-Left
1

25879116
Wiper Arm-Right
1

15214346
Wiper Blade
2


Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time

B1784
Arm, Wiper-Windshield (One Or Both) - Replace
Use Published Labor Operation Time




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[LTZboy]

Awesome. Mine were not having issues clearing the window. They just chattered really bad when wet so I was going to replace the blades.

I make an appt. with the dealer then.

 

[73shark]

The OEM blades are made by Valeo and are available from dealer parts or Tirerack. Bosch, Rain X, etc make blades that will attach to the original arms. However they aren't the low profile blades like the originals.

I discovered that by cleaning the blades every time I washed the truck, the originals lasted 2 years which surprised me as most blade were lucky to last a season.

Still haven't found anyone that makes a winter blade for the NBS arms tho.

 

[07Denali]

I went to advanced auto and got a replacement pair today. They have the right connector (not a j hook) and hopefully will fit correctly. They were like $19 each.