Thank you! It's a lot cheaper to replace the inserts than the whole wiper blade

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, thanks for watching!

I found out about this a couple of years ago and it saved me a lot of money. You would wonder why all makes of vehicles do not offer this feature. Our local dealer did not mention these and instead tried to sell us the entire set. He got miffed when I ordered the rubbers only. He asked where I found out the info. Yes it saves a lot of money.

@Mikeattempts

5 ай бұрын

Yep, no reason to replace the whole wiper blade unless there's something wrong with it. :)

Just did my CX-9 blades in about 2 minutes, thanks to your video. Awesome!!

@Mikeattempts

9 ай бұрын

That's great, thanks for the comment! :)

Hey Mike, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this video. The average mechanic can do this in less than two minutes, but for simpletons like myself, I need a visual aid and slow motion ability. 😝 My old refills were three years old, and I can’t wait to see the difference in the streaking or lack there of. 🙏🏻

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear the video was helpful, thanks for watching! :)

This was a huge help! I stumbled across this video searching for replacement blades for my 2018 Mazda 6 GT. Until I watched this I thought I had to buy the whole wiper assembly. This is WAY cheaper! Thanks!

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad the video was helpful!

Thx Mike. Ordered those from Japan using your product codes. I`m very grateful!

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Extremely helpful video. I've had no luck finding full replacements online for our 2017 CX-5, which baffles me since the clip removal mechanism seems pretty straight forward. Maybe I just missed them. In any case, this video and links were really helpful. I'll add that the rear wiper on the CX-5 also has the metal stiffeners, but they're very easy to remove from the old insert and install in the new insert. Thanks for posting!

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

I was able to locate another video with the rear blade, and was able to replace. Thank you for the quick follow-up!

*** Place a thick towel on the windshield when the wiper is off of the arm. If the arm gets bumped, it's spring loaded and will break your windshield. It happened to me once and it cost me $500.

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks!

Had a hard time finding blades that had the actual attachment, but this helps so much

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

Very useful and great option not to remove the end caps!! So simple. Thanks from Aus!!

@Mikeattempts

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! :)

Thanks! I couldn't figure this out without your help.

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for watching!

Thanks for posting this video. I searched all of the online parts suppliers and found several that carried these refills. The price was right, about $7 each US. I live in Ontario so some suppliers don’t ship to Canada and the best shipping cost was $24 US. So I just thought I would call my local Mazda dealer, and low and behold they have them. Passenger side (TK78-67-333) @ $7.61 and drivers side (TK48-67-333) @ $8.66. Prices in Canadian dollars. Who would have thought. Note to self. Don’t always write off the dealer for parts! Thanks for the video!

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I also got mine at the Mazda dealership for about the same price. I looked all over the Internet too, at first, but I ran into the same problem with shipping. The best deal I ended up finding online was at mazdaswag.com where it was around $22 total for both inserts, shipping included. Thanks for watching!

Great video man just did this on my 2019 6.

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful! :)

Thank you! I was having a hardest time removing the end cap. Never though of doing it this way.

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

That's nice to hear, I'm glad the video was helpful!

Great job lots so easy to change blades thanks for video

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Most helpful video. Thanks!

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

I'll add that while I'm not thrilled to be locked into OEM priced inserts, my originals provided rather EXTREME longevity. 2 years of service parked outdoors in the sun & heat every day at work, two Chicago winters, and they cleared just fine. Their effectiveness began to deteriorate rather quickly after two years -- hard to complain about that aspect.

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

Two years in those conditions, that is impressive. Thanks for watching!

@themikeroberts

4 жыл бұрын

Mine have lasted 11 months in Northern Utah's winters and summers. Usually cheap ones last 6 months for me.

Thanks very much. Well done!

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks! Good guide!

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Thank you

@Mikeattempts

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! :)

Thank you so much 🙏

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

It works for me.....for these things you always need the mechanic's trtick!!! I did mine on the kitchen table. The only differance was I used a table fork to fish out the exposed end, because the blade was ripping off the base portion. Everything worked as shown, & I was able to complete while my wife walked the dog around the block......she thot I was a genius!!! WEM 5******STARS

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

Luckily the wife didn't get home early and catch you using her fork as a makeshift wiper tool. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

Thanks Mike, that worked great! Can you please show how to replace the rear blade? Thanks

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

Our Mazda doesn't have a rear wiper. If this method doesn't work on the rear then you might need to replace the whole wiper blade, not just the rubber.

The Mazda3 wipers are similar, but you have to re-use the stainless stiffeners that run along each side of the insert, just like the recent (06 or so) Honda Civic. They are far easier to reassemble than the Honda's were. To remove a blade from the car, you pull its latch UP and the latch then swings open to allow the blade to be pressed back toward the windshield, out of the arm's J-hook. Easier done than said.

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my 2013 Civic have those stainless steel stiffeners. The blade inserts aren't too bad to replace but since there are 2 stiffeners per blade, you hafta make sure one doesn't fall out while you're putting the other one in. :)

شكرًا لك 😊

@Mikeattempts

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Thank you 🙏

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Haha thanks! I was trying to figure out how to get the end caps off…

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure there's a way to get 'em off but this method is just easier. ;) Thanks for watching!

Replaced the fronts thanks to you. Dealer wanted $75 for new ones. The back however is impossible I assume? Ordered that as well but it’s a different system and can’t get it off.

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful. We have a Mazda 6 Sport and it doesn't have a rear wiper. There has to be a way to get the insert out. If there are end caps, like on the front, you might be able to pop one off. If not, then you might just have to pull to get it to release and slide out, similar to Honda. Or maybe there are little tabs you need to squeeze while pulling. What model is your Mazda?

@cbet25

3 жыл бұрын

Mike attempts ‘18 CX5. Its hard to explain without a photo but on both ends of the rubber, the channel for sliding is filled in with rubber a 1/4” to prevent it from sliding off the rail either way. There’s no end caps so without cutting one end of the rubber off I don’t think it can come off and really don’t think I can put a new one on unfortunately without breaking the wiper.

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

@@cbet25 I looked up the rear wiper blade. First, make sure you've removed the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Next, pull the very end of the insert away from the blade, to make it curve out just enough to clear the stop at the end of the blade and then you should be able to slide the insert out. Let me know how it goes.

@cbet25

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts I hope this link works for the photo. Wife has the car at work but this is the replacement where on the car there's a wire that goes in the channel but on either end are these solid parts that prevent it being slid off either way if that makes sense. ibb.co/WcrBSVG

@Mikeattempts

3 жыл бұрын

@@cbet25 Yep, I see the picture and I have 2 guesses. #1, Similar to my previous reply, grab that rubber tip and pull away from the plastic blade just enough to make it curve to clear the stop at the end of the blade. Try both ends of the insert because it might only work from one end. #2, squeeze the end of the metal ribs (wires) while sliding the insert out. Again, try from both ends. The ribs are there to stiffen the insert but they might also act as a lock. You will reuse them on the new insert.

Can you find 2017 CX9 part numbers for a set ? or should I buy 2 of driver sides and cut one shorter to fit passenger side?

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

Passenger side for a 2017 CX9 is TK78-67-333 and the driver side is TK48-67-333, you can get 'em at mazdaswag.com or your local Mazda dealership. Thanks for watching!

@kdomster9141

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Thanks much!!!

Does this work for Mazda 3 2014? I thought each driver and passenger is different sizes yet I only see 1 refill for my car.

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

I would assume the same method would work on other Mazda models and years but I can't say for sure. You're right, usually the driver and passenger wipers are different lengths. I looked up the 2014 Mazda 3 real quick and it looks like it's supposed to be 24" on the driver side and 18" on the passenger side.

@zenster1097

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts The shipping for these cheap things is brutal. The shipping is more than both items combined in US!

@Mikeattempts

2 жыл бұрын

@@zenster1097 Where did you find them? Your local Mazda dealership will most likely have the best price. If you prefer to order online, check out mazdaswag.com .

@zenster1097

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts I did and others. The shipping was $25. I have no idea why.

3:04 what are the part numbers?

@Mikeattempts

Жыл бұрын

They're in the video description... GBEF-67-333 & GBFN-67-333 .

You forgot to show how to put the new insert into the end caps.

@Mikeattempts

6 ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure I showed everything you need to know to replace the rubber inserts. I didn't remove the end caps, the new inserts just slide into the caps.

I did know they sell inserts, I bought a new blade and does not look as cool as the one with a cover.... I should have watched this video first :-(

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I had to get 'em from the local Mazda dealership because I couldn't find any good places to buy online.

Anyone able to find these inserts online without having to pay $25+ for shipping?

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

I just did some searching and found 'em at mazdaswag.com for $6.47 each and $8.25 shipping for a total of $21.19. I've never purchased from "Mazda Swag" but they seem to have good reviews. It's still cheaper (around $16) to pick 'em up from your local Mazda dealership parts department.

@codygibbons1513

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Thanks Mike, that site definitely has the best shipping cost. My nearest Mazda dealership is over an hour away from my residence.... Perks of living in rural Kentucky...

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

I live in the middle of nowhere too. My closest Mazda dealership is about 45 minutes away. Thanks for watching!

@codygibbons1513

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Wanted to make an update. I used Mazdaswag.com, paid the $8.25 shipping and received the wipers for my CX-5 in three days. I appreciate the help.

@Mikeattempts

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for the update, it might be useful for others too.

The new wiper blade build and material of Mazda are so flimsy that they turn horrible in cold weathers and cause severe safety issue on highway. Even worse, due to the new clip design, no generic blades can be install on it anymore.

@Mikeattempts

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I wasn't aware of the issues with the wiper blades. I did notice that the blades came off of the arms very easily but we haven't had any problems with them yet. Thanks for the info.

@GaryYSheng

5 жыл бұрын

Mike, this is a great video. I had to buy the blade inserts from Mazda and replaced them with help of your video. Thanks. Here is more discussion: www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123862313-(stupid-question)-How-to-replace-17-cx-5-wiper-blades. Just hope wiper manufacturers start to include proper adapters soon.

@Mikeattempts

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad I was able to help.