Plastic ends of the wiper arms broken off

[MikeN]

I was trying to change the wiper blades on my 2009 4.6L sedan and couldn't figure out how to attach the new wiper blades. Eventually I took it to the dealer and we went through the schematic of the wiper system. Looks like there are little plastic ends on the ends of the metal wiper arms that are broken off. The dealer tells me the entire wiper arms need to be replaced. Does anyone have had any experience with this? I want to avoid paying hundreds of dollars for new wiper arms.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

[Andyj]

The arm piece is all metal no plastic. If what's broken is part of the wiper that holds the blade, just replace the entire wiper and blade. Plenty of aftermarket options as well.

 

[EdP]

I was trying to change the wiper blades on my 2009 4.6L sedan and couldn't figure out how to attach the new wiper blades. Eventually I took it to the dealer and we went through the schematic of the wiper system. Looks like there are little plastic ends on the ends of the metal wiper arms that are broken off. The dealer tells me the entire wiper arms need to be replaced. Does anyone have had any experience with this? I want to avoid paying hundreds of dollars for new wiper arms.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

The arm is metal and has a sort of hook on the end. Blades have plastic inserts that fit into it. You may find exactly what you need as part of the blade and if not sure. many auto parts store will install them for free. Skip the dealer, head to Auto Zone, Advanced Auto and the like.

 

[MikeN]

The arm is meal and has a sort of hook on the end. Blades have plastic inserts that fit into it. You may find exactly what you need as part of the blade and if not sure. many auto parts store will install them for free. Skip the dealer, head to Auto Zone, Advanced Auto and the like.

Front Wiper Blade Change Hyundai Genesis (2009-2014) 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 4.6L V8

my wiper arm end looks like the one in video 2.

 

[Gunkk]

It's a J-hook style.

vid:

 

[princelybug]

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