Two trivial questions before I head over to AutoZone this afternoon.

Can the entire rear wiper be replaced, or do I have to replace just the insert? I don't mean the entire arm (from tailgate to blade), but I need to replace the wiper and the blade. If so, how? Do you even know what I'm talking about???

Anyone know what type of bulb is used behind the heat/AC display on the dash? Mine blew, and I figured I'd try to get a new one while I was out, but I can't pull the dash while I'm at work, so...

 

jackson,

the blade can just be replaced. no need to replace the entire thing.

bulb: sorry, forgot

bob

 

I know the blade can be replaced, but I need to replace the whole thing if possible. Mine is warped or something...

 

jackson,

my bad, misunderstood your question. yes, the entire thing can be replaced. its held on by2 or three phillips screws. very easy to take off and swap out

bob

 

hrm... I'll have to take a closer look then - thanks man.

 

...are you talking about replacing the entire arm too?

 

I had a hell of a time looking for a replacement refill for the blade at several auto parts stores, finally went to the dealer, if you want the blade assembly you probably need to get it at the dealer, as it has a different attatchment than the "normal" blade assemblys at the autoparts stores.

 

OK, since I don't know what the actual names for the parts are, I'm going to explain it as best I can.

On the tailgate is the pivot point, attached to that is the arm, attached to that is the wiper, attached to that is the blade/insert. I need to replace the wiper and the blade/insert.

I unscrewed it and didn't see anything like it at the autoparts store. I bought a refill to get by until I can get a new wiper ordered from the dealer. So that is taken care of.

Anyone know about the bulb?

 

Yeah you unscrew it were Bob's picture showed but I have never seen a replacement after market one that was small enough to fit the rear, Let us know how much it is at the stealers cause I think mines all out of shap too havent worked for a darn in over a year now without leaving streaks even after putting on new inserts. Most of the aftermarket ones come with different brackets to either slip on or use the bracket and screw like the rear wiper, some Toyotas actually use the screw type on the front too.
Sorry can't help with the bulb either was going to guess at maybe a 194 but don't recall .