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has anyone had to replace this rear wiper yet?Mind is bad and needs replaced. I went to pontiac they want 15.00 for it i laughed and walked out. any ideas? i have checked autoclone, pepboys,checker,walmart, is there a certian part we need?

i went to toyota and got the refill for 2.50$ CDN..so i would say for a buck or two u could get it as well....i always get toyota parts they are cheaper if the part will fit the vibe.

Toyota - just about all of us have found that any common part between the two is cheaper from them.Example - rear wiper assembly (not refill) from GM: $26.50 CDN --- same thing from Toyota: $7.50 CDN.

yeah I always wondered about the price of that rear wiper. I never looked one up when I worked at the dealership.The whole darn thing is plastic, the arm and everything, all comes apart. Due to its design I really doubt you would find anyone but Toyota or GM Pontiac that sold it.And GM is way over priced on everything.

Get 'em cheap here:Entire Assembly: http://www.brandsport.com/toy-85242-12090.htmlInserts Here: http://www.brandsport.com/toy-85214-12310.htmlBuy a few at one time, though. Brandsport charges a $4.50 handling fee for orders under $25. No shipping cost for orders over $25.

That's a good price. Boy, did I ever get reamed when I ordered the whole assembly from the dealer... $25, IIRC.Not doing that again.

I got it at the toyota dealer for 2.50 us so i bought 2 of them ...thanks again don't buy GM

Can anyone tell me the size of the rear wiper? I'd rather get a long aftermarket refill and just cut it in half...or thirds!

that would be very hard to do as the wiper is in MM in the width factor and the lentgh it 11 in, just spend the 2.50 at toyota

This rear wiper has to be the smallest ie shortest wiper made.

I made my own out of a Rain-X wiper refill. Just measured the old one and chopped the Rain-X ine, haven't had any problems.

WHEN I WENT TO AN AUTO PARTS PLACE, THE GUY CAME OUT AND LOOKED AT THE REAR WIPER AND SAID IT CANNOT TAKE REFILLS DUE TO THE WAY ITS MADE, NEED TO BUY WHOLE UNIT! NOT CORRECT?? HOW DO I PUT IN THE REFILL THEN? OR WILL TOYOTA DO IT IF I GO TO A DEALER? THANKS!!!

Welcome to GenVibe!The SEARCH function is your friend.Here's a link to a how-to article here:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=7733ALSO, YOU MAY WANT TO TURN OFF THAT CAP LOCK, OR PEOPLE WILL THINK YOU'RE SHOUTING AT THEM!

THANKS! I FOUND THAT SAME THREAD AFTER I HAD POSTED ALREADY.. AS FOR THE CAPS, I DONT SHOUT.. JUST LIKE TO BE NOTICED!

Well, I guess it worked then!The rear-wiper install is very easy, but Toyota will do it if you want them to. It's the same wiper as on the Matrix. Also, the Toyota inserts are less expensive than GM's.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I THINK I WILL GIVE OL' TOYOTA A CHANCE TO PROVE THEIRSELVES TO ME AND DO IT FOR ME.. IF I'M UNHAPPY, WILL DO MYSELF NEXT TIME.

I was going to say the same this it isthe exact same as the matrix and its only $3.00. Very simply install.