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Old 06-04-24 | 07:22 PM
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Does anyone have instructions for how to replace the wiper blade refills for a 2019 F Sport?
Mine has plastic clips on each end. I'm not sure how to take them off.
Old 06-04-24 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by veeinc
Does anyone have instructions for how to replace the wiper blade refills for a 2019 F Sport?
Mine has plastic clips on each end. I'm not sure how to take them off.
To put the wiper in service mode:

Raisingthewiperstotheservice positionWithin approximately 45 seconds of turning the engine switch off, move the

wiper lever to the mist position and hold it for approximately 2 seconds or more.

The wipers will move to the service position.

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Thanks @hotwings
I saw that video also, but my wipers don't look like that for some reason.
Mine are enclosed with plastic ends that prevent the rubber refill from being removed.
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Originally Posted by veeinc
Does anyone have instructions for how to replace the wiper blade refills for a 2019 F Sport?
Mine has plastic clips on each end. I'm not sure how to take them off.
Maybe try replacing the entire blade which is what I've been doing. I use Trico OEM fit and they can be swapped out in about one minute for each side.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
Maybe try replacing the entire blade which is what I've been doing. I use Trico OEM fit and they can be swapped out in about one minute for each side.
What is the advantage of the Trico, ease of installation? How do they perform compared with the factory original, I've heard you can't beat the lexus wipers?
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Originally Posted by veeinc
Thanks @hotwings
I saw that video also, but my wipers don't look like that for some reason.
Mine are enclosed with plastic ends that prevent the rubber refill from being removed.
Maybe they are not OEM. Do you have the car since new? Any quick shop replace them previously?

If they are not OEM, you'll need to replace the entire blade as @mikemu30 suggest.
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Originally Posted by hotwings
What is the advantage of the Trico, ease of installation? How do they perform compared with the factory original, I've heard you can't beat the lexus wipers?
The Tricos last me two years or better and they install in a minute. That's all I care about.
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I just replaced mine with new refills earlier this year. IIRC, I had to use a bit of force to tug it out. I'm getting confused with our ES and my dad's RX. I remembered one of them had the little end pieces connected to the refill.
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Originally Posted by mikemu30
The Tricos last me two years or better and they install in a minute. That's all I care about.
Trico Xact Fit or Rain-X (IMO) are both equally excellent replacement wipers. As Mike states, takes about a minute for each side and they're available at Walmart for cheap...
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Originally Posted by bc6152
Trico Xact Fit or Rain-X (IMO) are both equally excellent replacement wipers. As Mike states, takes about a minute for each side and they're available at Walmart for cheap...
I'm guessing all of the Trico varieties install with the same simplicity - I use Trico ICE which are winter blades - I use them year round just in case we get a snowstorm in NJ in July
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We have the same car model and I switched from the OEM Lexus wipers to Bosch Icon wipers last year. I just did my annual replacement last weekend and it took less that 10 minutes from start to finish. Just follow the video above and the instructions on how to put the wipers into service mode. I always do a deep cleaning of the windshield and put on a new coat of RainX whenever I replace my blades and have them up in service mode.
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@scubapr They're OEM blades. The funny thing is that I've changed them before. I just can't remember how I did it.
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Originally Posted by veeinc
@scubapr They're OEM blades. The funny thing is that I've changed them before. I just can't remember how I did it.
That's very strange. I've seen a lot of videos/photos and Lexus OEM don't have end caps; even on older models. China OEM do have end caps.
Can you post a picture? Maybe someone can ID them and help.
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Looks like Toyota is now using same part numbers for Toyota and Lexus. Makes it easier for those wanting to pickup inserts at their local Toyota dealer.
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When we first purchased our 2019 car, the OEM wipers had the end caps. I haven't replaced the just the wiper inserts in years, I just replace the whole blade. With as much rain as we have, I found the older wipers began to lose the "springiness" and didn't make good contact with the windshield, so I switched to replacing the entire blade going forward.


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