Babes wrote:
Have you actually done this yourself?
My local bmw service manager is a good friend of mine and said they couldnt be changed. This was in 03, maybe the 04 got a different arm with the 04 changes?
Was your friend trying to sell you a new assembly?
I had an 03 Cooper S, and changed the rear blades on a regular basis because I worked in an area with no roads - the dust would wear them out quickly.
The same blade refill for the front, when dismantled, will fit the back.
Yes, the ends are moulded plastic to stop it sliding out, but the wiper blade is rubber - just bend it round. No need to file anything off.