How to change your Wiper Inserts on your Toyota

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shows you how to change Toyota Wiper Inserts on the Toyota original wiper blade.
Welcome to a brand new series on my Channel on How to maintain your Toyota the DIY edition. In this series I will go over all the commonly needed Toyota maintenance so you can do it yourself the right way.
Find the informational How to maintain your Toyota series here:
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In this third part of this series I cover Toyota wiper insert replacement on the original toyota wiper blades
I'll talk about the removal and installation procedures. The importance of the direction of the curve of the wiper and more.
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[@LozainAsakawa]

Thank you, as someone who has never had to do any car maintenance before this video was extremely helpful and broke the steps down in a really manageable way.

[@dominicfong6341]

Replacing the inserts is a simple task in itself but doing it as speedy as you is an entirely different matter. Thank you so much for sharing your professional technique with us.

[@rizwanpatel9640]

took me nearly an hr for me to do it, it was frustrating

[@Tacosauce22]

I literally just did this right now because I learned it’s possible from AMD it’s super easy and fast took lest then five minutes the inserts were 11.99 each from my local dealer and Toyota quality we all know and love! Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge with us all. God bless 🙏🏼

[@ricardoseales6501]

I just ordered my original wiper blades from my Toyota dealership I'm tired of streaky windshield especially in bad weather .Your videos are extremely helpful in teaching people what to do .Thank you from Montreal Quebec Canada .

[@PaulPessa-dw7ku]

I bought my ES330 as a certified used car in August of 2007, with 20250 miles. Some time later needing new wipers I did as I always had and threw away the old ones not knowing that I could just replace the inserts. Seeing this video I bought new Lexus wiper blades along with 2 sets of spare inserts, amazingly smooth and quiet compared to what I have been using for the last 16 years and 150,00 miles. Until now I had never subscribed to any KZbin channel, Thanks AMD!

[@stephanel.6724]

I forgot about the possibility to change the blades on OEM wipers! spent years trying different brands but nothing beats the OEM on so many cars, thanks for the great video! à

[@carolrhoads949]

Cannot believe how easy and clear you made this for me! This was without a doubt the best “how to” video i have seen in some time! I am THRILLED to have my new wiper inserts installed, and the clean windshield is AMAZING! Thanks for not yakking endlessly about stuff we don’t want, or need, to know. So many people seem to need to hear their own voices, ugh. But not you! Nope, you gave us the facts we needed, the closeups and details that were helpful, and moved along smartly. Gosh, thanks so much, i so appreciate this vid! I have never left a comment about a vid till now. This is an emotional moment for me, new wiper inserts and all, bwahaahahahhahahaaa!

[@earnesttomjoseph]

Once while i changed the wipers, out of curiosity I disassembled it like you did. But i never knew the inserts comes by itself. So i used to replace the entire blade.

[@amy2brno2b]

You really have to look for them, don't you?! I almost replaced the entire thing, too, but finally ran across the rubber insert part and saved an unnecessary expense, yay.

[@spedison_3824]

the original OEM wiper blades that have come on most new toyota's (J jook style) since the mid 00's are called "DENSO DESIGNER" and are available on rockauto and amazon. the wiper blades they sell at the dealer "sightline" look simular but are different and cheaper quality and DO NOT have a replaceable insert. the rubber insert refills for the OEM denso blades are available at your local toyota dealer parts counter or any toyota parts dealer website. personally these are the best wiper blades i have ever used, being able to swap the inserts is a nice cost savings

[@shareenbean]

Thank you! This is a great step-by-step on how to change out the replacement blade. Did it myself took less than five minutes. Awesome video!

[@gamingnotacrime]

The mechanic i went to for WOF, said the Toyota INSIGHTs are not refillable.. got conned into buying cheap wiper blades off him. Later went to Toyota and got refills for my original blades. Looks so much better. Cheers for video!

[@joeloesch1219]

Thanks! I watched carefully and replayed each section. Spent $26 and put in my inserts, instead of paying $20 extra for Toyota to install them, or $80 for new wipers.

[@ralphbrailey]

The tried to sell me a set of wipers for $49.99 I got the Toyota refills for $20.00 online from another dealership thanks for the info saved some money the originals lasted 2018 to 2021

[@TechCrazy]

I was going to by an aftermaket wiper and didn't know about the replaceable inserts. Great job Toyota for preventing wastage and they are of great quality from the reviews I have read. I will just buy the inserts set just in case. Thanks AMD.

[@Jiggysaw]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial AMD... As I reflect back on the first time performing this task on my 2011 Camry, it took me like 30 minutes because I didn't know what to do!

[@garcanz]

Great video, very helpful as I had no idea I could just replace these with inserts. Each blade was about $7 from the official Toyota parts online-store with pick up at my local dealership. The rear window inserts are designed differently and don't have the lock feature built into the rubber, and are held in by lips at either end of the assembly. Best way I found was to start inserting at the middle clip (of 3), fully insert to one end, then slightly bend the insert to be able to get it into the opposite end's clip. If the clip slips out of the correct channel, you can gently wiggle and pull it back out.

[@adeel392]

With your video tutorials help i just replaced my wiper blade inserts on my toyota rav4 hybrid 2019. Also i cleaned its hybrid filter Thank you so much Sir for all DIY Projects The original toyota wiper blade are far more reliable and clean best than the other products available at Walmart.

[@Blakecryderman7244]

@Muhammad Arshad I use silicone advantage Rain-X wipers on my old Toyota Matrix 2006. Best wipers I’ve ever used. & I’ve been around lots of wiper blades, conventional rubber ones, horrible graphite noise, O.E.M. Ones pretty good but not as good as silicone advantage wiper blades. I don’t care what anybody says, silicone advantage wiper blades work the best

[@adeel392]

@@Blakecryderman7244 I am gonna give it a try next time. I hope it’s easily available at Walmart

[@613.Rooster]

Thank you! In the good ol days the Toyota parts guys would always pop them in for me. Today, I had to do it myself. They just handed me the refills and took my money. So again, thanks.

[@maxwell3637]

Ty CCN. I was able to change the inserts fast and easily with these instructions for very low diy cost... my 16" was coming apart so wanted to avoid a potential damage to the windshield !

[@TheSanju400]

Just installed mine following your directions on dealership parking lot. Thank you.

[@hondoman454]

Thank you for the video! It came in handy as my 2014 prius' wipers were just starting to streak this winter. They were the original wipers with 7.5 years and 60k miles of use. Like you, I don't neglect changing these out, but I surely would not recommend changing these out every 6-12 months as that is just not usually needed. Mine were streak free until the last month. By the way, on my other prius I am using Bosch Icons as the prior owner threw the oem wipers in the trash and put on cheap aftermarket wiper arms and blades. The Icons I replaced them with are now 4 years old and rival the new wiper inserts just installed on my other prius. However, I am going to replace them eventually with the oem inserts and wiper arm assembly as Bosch has gone up in price to over $50 for both blades, the same price as what I can buy the whole oem assembly for. After that, the inserts are about $25 per pair, just half the cost of new aftermarket wipers.

[@onenikkione]

I had no idea that just the inserts were available - good to know.

[@SeanPopify]

Nissan discontinued their inserts and no one makes the side-mounted blades except as marketed by Nissan... I'm glad Toyota makes enough money on their cars that they still allow economical maintenance...

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[@olehlemishka5373]

They are expensive af, it’s easier to get a new wiper at costco, they ask double the price for just the rubber part

[@mojakhaha]

​@@olehlemishka5373Fake ones tho

[@olehlemishka5373]

@@mojakhaha at costco? No way

[@meiho8131]

Thank you so much for the awesome tutorial.. I have watched a few of them but yours was the easiest to understand and I love the tips that you provided!! Thank you again.

[@davidm1149]

I needed a simple demo to jog my memory (I'm used to old cars) on how to replace wipers. You were energetic, fast, and simple. Thank You!

[@js3217]

Thanks for the demo! That was super easy!

[@charlesnadeau966]

Thanks, this was incredibly well done and helpful! I had no trouble following your instructions. Good job!

[@allynnichols8460]

Thank you so much. I had some trouble sliding the inserts out, but got them out and reinstalled to practice. I just spent $$$ getting the usual wiper replacements and saw your video after. Oh well. I’ll get the inserts, save the blades for another rainy day. Good lesson…Ty!

[@Leslie-vz3dr]

I did it myself a couple years ago but today I had trouble sliding them out.

[@fabealina6753]

You make my job easy for replacing my wiper rubber blades. Thank you very much for video instruction and it save me AU$24 for replacing the wiper blades.

[@topfuelfan]

Bonus tip..Wipe your inserts with 303 and refresh and clean them regularly. You can also use rainX on the blades to clean them and they will work beautifully 👌

[@ErichGuidi]

What’s that 303? Amazon link? Tkss

[@thepokerpilotapp]

Or use RV Care slide out silicone lube

[@thepokerpilotapp]

@@ErichGuidi 303 Automotive Protectant

[@toddkokko5049]

That 303 is a hot tip for lots of things.

[@joesoika2628]

Great video on changing those replacement inserts especially if you never did it before. It is really simple once you see how it's done the correct way. Thank you this demonstration. Joe

[@Maurice181]

Thank you ! This is the most helpful video on how to do this. The other videos are too dark, or don't show "how to actually remove and replace" the wiper blade/insert. You rock.

[@moose354]

Another great DIY video, thanks. Be careful, I had an experience where the insert was stuck. I had to apply a lot of effort to free it and I cut my hand by the metal stiffeners, so be careful.

[@josephneupaver4765]

Thank you so much for your education. Very much appreciated.

[@normandfontaine5508]

Tank’s for this video, I have learned a lot. In past, I have tried to change that kind of wiper blade and it end up in the garbage! Not anymore, I will do your way! Be carefull when put back the wiper arm (without the wiper)on the windshild, it can easily brake the windshild if you go to hard! I put a bath towel under the wiper arm first,in case that the wiper arm slip in my hand. Sorry for my english writing.

[@flagmichael]

I like the towel idea!

[@toddpeterson]

Thank you for making this video! You are the best!

[@foggymtnbreakdown]

Excellent. I love the detail. Even I can do this now.

[@takeheartmedia1]

I so enjoy how you explain things, you take the "how to" and make it a "can do". Thanks😀

[@scundoorsup5342]

Good video on these blade inserts . much cheaper than replacing the whole wiper body

[@surf6009]

Hmmmm. Always learning about Toyota cars from you. And now that I have a Toyota, will be fixing it up with great advice and tips from you. From a long time subscriber. Love your new shop!

[@alejandroggarzon]

Thanks bud! Very good explanation and video direction.

[@kentoowin]

Thank You. One of the best videos on my style.. all the others couldn't see anything worthwhile..

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great job and video like always

[@bobyork1235]

Thanks Amd! Well done & explained very clearly.

[@UnkleAL1962]

Wow I'm glad I saw this before I chucked my original blades I had no idea I could order inserts and keep going with the original blade part. Now I wonder about all my years of previous vehicles how many nice blades did I discard for no reason. Edit next day: for $10.99 each got both front wiper refills and boom, its done (after the drivers side was mis-sized and a return trip to dealer).

[@andywisniewski4344]

Thank you nice explanation love your channel keep up the the little details very helpful

[@dtna]

Thank you! With the Fall and wet weather coming, it may be a good idea to run this video again. I was looking for it.

[@JonKino828]

Thank you. Very helpful video.

[@doug5030]

AMD as usual a very clear concise video with great advice. Maybe consider updating the video to cover rear wipers for those of us with a Toyota SUV.

[@fartman10284]

It's not that hard to do, the wiper cap is in the way, you either rotate it out of the way or slide/rotate out of the way. But you have to replace the entire blade.

[@davidjavitz7880]

Great video, was easy to do, helps to note before you take the old wipers off , which end was the thick locking end but then again, maybe it doesn’t matter.

[@VelezBiH]

Thank you - were well explained and shown! This is another reason i like Toyota, they give you option to replace the rubber on wiper blades and save money vs getting the whole wiper blade replaced. I bought passanger and driver side for 25$. And i am looking at other brands one wiper blade going from 30 to 40$! Save some bux and do this.

[@sixtosanta9862]

Thank you for doing these videos you are a blessing,God bless you

[@rosie2482]

Thank you so much! I was completely lost without your video 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mr.boostang2064]

I just bought the OEM wipers since i threw mine out years ago 😭 Thanks for the videos

[@lichin11]

You're a saint; thank you for posting this!

[@marklukasik5181]

Great video! To the point and very clear. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@plukabyo]

Thank you. You were clearer than the other vids I saw.

[@redwine1671]

Totally awesome!!! Thank you

[@thinkertoo2995]

In my lifetime, I've changed wiper refills multiple times -----------ALL WERE DONE WRONG. THEY NEVER WORKED AGAIN. After THIS video, whalaaa ! ! ! Perfect. Could never have done it without watching this step by step install . Thank You so much. I'm so glad I kept my OEM blades on the shelf for years. Now I can actually reuse the original blades.

[@gkissnerutube]

Very Helpful!!! Thanks! Very helpful, thank you

[@MzBossFly]

Great video, thank you so much. Easy Peasy!

[@nauneetaaslee4490]

Hey, Just want to thank you for your video. I was successful in changing the wiper inserts.

[@socalpal8416]

Thanks......I was able to fix my wiper. Much appreciated.

[@liberty4175]

Just did my 22 Rav. Easy, but as usual you make it look easy. 🙏🏽

[@artsmsp]

This is awesome. I like the oem wiper blades the best.

[@Bugnetblue]

Thank you. I have not replaced the refill on my original Toyota wiper but I will be doing it soon.

[@thomasmcdade4469]

Thank you so much. Very helpful.

[@javierramos9795]

Mr AMD thank you for the tutorial I got my blade inserts so I started doing mine, I was so mad that it wasn’t working like it did for you, after a little research I found out I had the right inserts but someone had replaced the blade assembly so it wasn’t the right fit, I thought it was the right right assembly for sure because it had the “T” logo on it but it turns out it was a Prius blade assembly, I drive a “new to me Tacoma”, long story longer I order me some OEM blade assemblies for my Taco.

[@michaelfawver3436]

Awesome! I love learning to do the job right the first time!

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[@sax887]

Excellent video you made closed vision and all details needed . Keep up , Thank you very much appreciated.

[@docwel1]

You explain things very well. Thank you.

[@mrawesomelivshere]

Awesome, cheers mate :) great vid

[@carenthusiast1629]

Amazing as always AMD.

[@Creative-Techs]

Hi Man i just search how to replace the wiper for toyota and nice to see you here and very surprised, My name is Muhammad i was working with Bredemann Toyota Park Ridge.

[@husyourdady69]

Thanks for all you do. Wish you were closer to Rapid City.

[@Guysgab]

Thank you, this video was a life-saver for me!

[@JSTODDARDJ]

just made the change back to toyota blades and will now order inserts

[@anthonyb1380]

Great video, thank you!

[@BlahBlah-em2ed]

This is good stuff. Thank you!

[@joesoika2628]

Oh, and you are right about only using original Toyota parts on Toyota cars, the wiper blades are one of them. I changed them in the fall right before the winter season and in the spring after a hard winter.

[@Michaelthchan]

Appreciated your detail explanations

[@richardtran5430]

Thank you so much my friend !

[@drunenshow564]

*Good video 👍*

[@toninocars]

Good video. 👍

[@qNte-gz1rp]

After removing the blade from the arm, i usually put a thick cloth between the arm and windshield as a safety precaution after many crack windshield damages #shopdamage #nobueno😞

[@sergiopaulino859]

Thank you now I got it. 👍😃

[@John-Nada]

It used to be that napa auto inserts were identical to toyota-branded inserts, unsure if that's still the case. Same manufacturer, different packaging, less $. Napa also sells some authentic Nippon-Denso (toyota) parts.

[@plo2591]

Thanks very much for the info. I didn't know you could replace just the inserts on the original wipers.

[@boilednuts]

Knowing what's best for our cars is an awesome service that you provide. About a year ago my wife went to our Lexus dealer for a State Safety Inspection. They determined that her wipers needed replacement. Cost her $75 but not sure if they replaced the arm as well. Is there a part # on the wiper arm that can be seen to know if the arm is original?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! So if you remove the wiper and look underneath the flap that opens you should see either a part number or a QR code

[@CHUBBYRAINTHEFIRST]

Thanks to CCN. Now I can Tackle this little project.

[@boydguie8129]

Nice work.

[@schollsnsocks]

Good video,I myself have replaced wiper inserts before,it’s a pain if you miss one or more tabs that the replacement inserts slide thru most novices would not pay attention and might miss that unless your a seasoned DYI !! I myself just replace the entire wiper assembly !! I don’t always use NOS blades though !! I tend to like Bosh blades !! JMO !!

[@derrenlouis4756]

Thank you I just mine easily with your help thx buddy 👊🏿

[@amy2brno2b]

Thank you, perfect!

[@stevebyrne4235]

Thaks for the procedure; toook a few easy minuted to complete.

[@brianbetts5773]

Thanks for doing this video. It would be easy to screw this up without your help. Great explanation and video.

[@TXAG81]

Thanks for letting me know

[@moisesmelchor3429]

Thanks for the video. Purchased the refill from my nearest dealership but the wipers worked for a week and started making rubbing noise. Any suggestions to fix it ?

[@alexkoval02]

Thank you again, good info :)

[@buccannan]

Thank you for this demo...I can change my refills now! I sure did not want to pay the dealer to do something so simple especially as a lady...it is insulting when ladies are considered unable to do such things....lol

[@nighttime9539]

Great tutorial, thanks.