How to fit Bosch Windcreen wipers with built in spoiler/deflector

MouldyOldDough

Does the spoiler go under the wiper blade or above it ?

The design of the new blades does not show on Bosch instructions…..

CliveOfIndia

The spoiler goes on top - blade against the screen, spoiler furthest away from the screen, if that makes sense.

MouldyOldDough

I have fitted it the only way that it will go on - with the spoiler at the bottom nearest the bonnet

I don't think that it will go on any other way …. but I agree that it looks as if the wind (when driving) will force the blade up the screen

the instructions are sadly lacking - the picture is too vague !

maybe I should have paid Halfords to fit them ?

CliveOfIndia

Wiper blades are really not difficult to change - usually it's just a case of swapping like-for-like. Many brands have a QR code on the box to show you how to do it, or else there's bound to be a YouTube video somewhere.

Really, don't pay Halfords unless you have to. Sure, their fitting service can be helpful for some things, but wiper-blades? It really is basic car maintenance.

Have you got a friend or neighbour who could help you?

MouldyOldDough

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It's OK - It was put on correctly - with the spoiler downwards towards the bonnet

like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg67yCsntXs

Ectophile

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Wiper blades are terrible things to change. Plugging in a USB plug on the back of a computer where you can't see is easy by comparison.

There are two ways up they could go. The wiper arm could also go two sides of the pivot point on the blade.

Then, when you open the box, a whole bunch of adaptors will fall out. If you're lucky, one will fit your car. But nothing will tell you which one it is or how to fit it. Sometimes, none of them fit and you have to pry the adaptor off the old blade without breaking it, and hope it's compatible with the new one.

MouldyOldDough

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no optional adapters - came with it - it was "designed" for my car ! and as far as I can make out - with the blade against the glass (preferable I believe) - and the spoiler at the bottom - there is only one way that the blade can be mounted.

The Wife has tested it and is happy - ……. phew !

Iceweasel

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Or you could buy the finest wiper blades on the market from Valeo Silencio's dedicated eBay site at much less than Bosch prices and they fit perfectly in a matter of moments.

Delivery next day usually too.

Bigwheels1111

Silly question, are they the right blades for your car.

I ordered a set off eBay and parts checker said they fitted, yes they did, but for a left hand drive car.

So were back to front and upside down, so double check yours.

Iceweasel

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Yes, I too had that problem with Continental ones, but these Valeo Silencio ones are perfect.

They are a French company but they are definitely RHD.

They're the best blades I've had in many years.

Not only are they very quiet, they don't skip or judder at all.

MouldyOldDough

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Yes they are - the car is a Suzuki Baleno (2017) - the set is

Bosch SuperPlus Spoiler SP21/18S

I was wondering whether the spoiler could have been taken off and refitted upside down somehow - but it appears to be solidly fitted to the arm