How to enter service mode to access the front wipers and how to access the hidden rear wipers. OEM wiper blade inserts or OEM wipers needed for rear. Works on 2010 and up.
I squirted a little bit when i saw that thing snapped on the glass the first time… but on the second time I peeped my pants! 😂 thank you for the video though.
Loved this. The owners manual explained the process is a confusing and complicated way. You demonstrate how it's done and show what parts are easiest to use. Way to go!
So glad you explained the issue with the rear wiper replacement. Many of the aftermarket wipers do not have an adapter that fit the windshield wiper arm. Sometimes it's better just to go with OEM parts.
I have to say, you really explained that good. I went all over youtube and eveyone includeing the dealership didn;t do near as good as you did. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much. This made quick work of my 2am wiper change during a road trip. My version of the RainX had a converter for the rear, rather than an insert - though with your help I was ready for either contingency 🙏
Hi, thanks for showing how to do this. Because of this video I ordered the Rain-X Latitude wipers in both passenger side 21" and also in shorter 20" because you said that you had side edge contact interference issues on the passenger wiper using the 21" wipers. I also ordered a 26" Drivers side wiper / 16" Rear wiper combo which will not arrive for 4 more days. I installed the 21" wiper on the passenger side and I have no side interference with the blade at all in my vehicle. So as far as that interference is concerned, it's not an issue for me. So it must be something to do with the manufacturing tolerances of the RX350. I noticed that the rubber wall sidepiece where the interference occurs is "formable" and can be "dented" inward to produce more clearance, even though I didn't need it. Again, thanks for the video and your time.
Thank you a bunch. I read the directions in the manual for the front and that was ok. For the back it said to go to Lexus. Big crock. Followed your explanation and did it myself. I also have a 2017 FSport. Nice ride.
Absolutely AMAZING oversight...that the Lexus wiper engineer allows only the front wipers to be placed in a fixed vertical service mode position using the control lever, but not the rear wiper! AFAIK, this peculiar condition still exists in even the current model year Lexus'.
Great video! Thank you! I was struggling with getting the rear wiper. I used the same technique you did, turning off the car as the wiper is working, but couldn't figure out how to get the wiper blade out. To be clear, we don't want the engine running, just the car turned on and then off. Love the trick about the stalk for the fronts. I changed the wipers in the parked position, but I'll use this trick next time.
Just did the rear blade thank you for showing me how to get the blade off but forget that service mode just start and stop the car when the blade is out where you can get to it
Thank you! Crazy that Lexus made it so hard to change wiper blades. Where did you get just the replacement blade for the rear? I got the entire arm at an autoparts store and it looks super cheap. Definitely saving the original arm and just replacing the blade itself next time. Your video saved me a lot of frustration - thanks!
All you have to do too put it in service mode is start car turn car off then flip up the wiper arm. You don't need the first 2 buttons sequences. Also when you want to park the car for the night and put it in service mode as to not let your wipers freeze all you have to do is shut the car off and then lift up the wiper arm and it will go into service mode.
FYI - this issue is both a problem with RainX and Lexus for defining proper fitting passenger side blade. Specs call for 21in blade. However, exact length of 2017 RX 350 OEM blade is between 20 3/4 & 20 7/8in, not a full 21in. RainX 21in Latitude blade, as purchased twice from 2 different Walmart stores (hoping it was simply a Mfg defect), is actually (tip to tip) 21 1/8in plus. Result - passenger blade outside end continually slaps hard against rubber gasket for windshield, causing multiple rubber streaks across glass and marks on gasket material. I am also contacting Lexus to let them know. Because I like RainX Latitude blades, I switched to 20in blade, which works fine.
I had the exact same problem! I did an updated video of the wiper slapping the gasket... th-cam.com/video/VTvsElsMqrw/w-d-xo.html Decided to replace the inserts from now on & use rain-x on the windshield
Hey thanks for the video, I tried the same method using the same rain-x wipers. However, the 21 in on my passenger side had a little problem. Its little longer than the OEM or other brand's 21 inch. which causes a strike on the side silicon on the car when turning it on. Just wondering if you have the same problem or any recommendation on how to fix this issue. Thanks!
Thanks for reminding me; I meant to make an updated video... I had the same issue and cut the rain-x insert about an inch & put it on the OEM wiper. Now I know for next time to get the 20" rain-x on the passenger side
Who else also screamed in pain when the rear stem snapped at the glass, Twice? Thank you for teaching us how to do, I needed this video
My heart stopped I was expecting the glass to crack
I squirted a little bit when i saw that thing snapped on the glass the first time… but on the second time I peeped my pants! 😂
thank you for the video though.
Yep...a big no-no letting the metal arms smack the glass.
Society rests on the back of people like you who make these videos. Thank you my good Sir. You are a Prince among men.
I spent a lot of time trying it myself without any success. Found this video and got it done in under 5 minutes... Thank you!!
Loved this. The owners manual explained the process is a confusing and complicated way. You demonstrate how it's done and show what parts are easiest to use. Way to go!
Thank you! A customer and I struggled for a while until I just opened the hood and went through that way. Good lookin out!
So glad you explained the issue with the rear wiper replacement. Many of the aftermarket wipers do not have an adapter that fit the windshield wiper arm. Sometimes it's better just to go with OEM parts.
Ty very much! I needed this video.
Thank you! I was trying to figure out how to maneuver the wipers under the hood 😅 never had a car with “service mode” for wipers haha
I have to say, you really explained that good. I went all over youtube and eveyone includeing the dealership didn;t do near as good as you did. Thank you very much.
Great video! Thanks for explaining the service mode for the wipers!
This video helped a ton. Simple and step by step instructions.
Great video...very helpful, changed my wife's blades no problem. Thanks so much
Thank you so much. This made quick work of my 2am wiper change during a road trip. My version of the RainX had a converter for the rear, rather than an insert - though with your help I was ready for either contingency 🙏
Nice video. Thank you, it helped me change the wipers today.
Hi, thanks for showing how to do this. Because of this video I ordered the Rain-X Latitude wipers in both passenger side 21" and also in shorter 20" because you said that you had side edge contact interference issues on the passenger wiper using the 21" wipers. I also ordered a 26" Drivers side wiper / 16" Rear wiper combo which will not arrive for 4 more days. I installed the 21" wiper on the passenger side and I have no side interference with the blade at all in my vehicle. So as far as that interference is concerned, it's not an issue for me. So it must be something to do with the manufacturing tolerances of the RX350. I noticed that the rubber wall sidepiece where the interference occurs is "formable" and can be "dented" inward to produce more clearance, even though I didn't need it.
Again, thanks for the video and your time.
Super helpful. Thank you very much!!!
By far the best video for this task.
Thank you a bunch. I read the directions in the manual for the front and that was ok. For the back it said to go to Lexus. Big crock. Followed your explanation and did it myself. I also have a 2017 FSport. Nice ride.
Thank you, especially putting the vehicle into service mold.
Absolutely AMAZING oversight...that the Lexus wiper engineer allows only the front wipers to be placed in a fixed vertical service mode position using the control lever, but not the rear wiper! AFAIK, this peculiar condition still exists in even the current model year Lexus'.
thanks god. you are the first one explain rear one. !!!
I plan to order the set now
Great video! Thank you! I was struggling with getting the rear wiper. I used the same technique you did, turning off the car as the wiper is working, but couldn't figure out how to get the wiper blade out. To be clear, we don't want the engine running, just the car turned on and then off. Love the trick about the stalk for the fronts. I changed the wipers in the parked position, but I'll use this trick next time.
Just did the rear blade thank you for showing me how to get the blade off but forget that service mode just start and stop the car when the blade is out where you can get to it
thank you. Informative video!
Thanks so much for doing this. Now I don’t feel like I need a degree from NASA to change my wipers. 🎉
Thank you! Crazy that Lexus made it so hard to change wiper blades. Where did you get just the replacement blade for the rear? I got the entire arm at an autoparts store and it looks super cheap. Definitely saving the original arm and just replacing the blade itself next time. Your video saved me a lot of frustration - thanks!
Great installation vid brother. Thanks 👍🏾
All you have to do too put it in service mode is start car turn car off then flip up the wiper arm. You don't need the first 2 buttons sequences. Also when you want to park the car for the night and put it in service mode as to not let your wipers freeze all you have to do is shut the car off and then lift up the wiper arm and it will go into service mode.
FYI - this issue is both a problem with RainX and Lexus for defining proper fitting passenger side blade. Specs call for 21in blade. However, exact length of 2017 RX 350 OEM blade is between 20 3/4 & 20 7/8in, not a full 21in. RainX 21in Latitude blade, as purchased twice from 2 different Walmart stores (hoping it was simply a Mfg defect), is actually (tip to tip) 21 1/8in plus. Result - passenger blade outside end continually slaps hard against rubber gasket for windshield, causing multiple rubber streaks across glass and marks on gasket material. I am also contacting Lexus to let them know. Because I like RainX Latitude blades, I switched to 20in blade, which works fine.
I had the exact same problem! I did an updated video of the wiper slapping the gasket...
th-cam.com/video/VTvsElsMqrw/w-d-xo.html
Decided to replace the inserts from now on & use rain-x on the windshield
Thank you for your help
Perfect!
Why not put a towel on the hood to prevent the vehicle from being scratched?
Otherwise, an excellent tutorial!
Yeah I cringed at the carelessness for the vehicle, probably a lease.
I would be worry about glass letting it snap like that. I had the wiper went down on the glass and cracked th3 glass immediately
On my car it's different. Car needs to be on accessory mode and then you hold the wiper stick up and it pops them up
Over all helpful, but could get camera a little closer to the wiper blade ?
Hey thanks for the video, I tried the same method using the same rain-x wipers. However, the 21 in on my passenger side had a little problem. Its little longer than the OEM or other brand's 21 inch. which causes a strike on the side silicon on the car when turning it on. Just wondering if you have the same problem or any recommendation on how to fix this issue. Thanks!
Thanks for reminding me; I meant to make an updated video...
I had the same issue and cut the rain-x insert about an inch & put it on the OEM wiper. Now I know for next time to get the 20" rain-x on the passenger side
@@bigace414 so the 20" rain-x fix the issue or not?
@@kenshinlau6139 Yes, the 20" fixes the issue
What is the part number of the rear wiper?
Is there washer fluid tank for the rear wiper?
The main tank is connected to both the rear and the front, so you only have one place to fill under the hood.
Noooo if its oem just replace the blade refill
ask somebody to hold the camera while you show the process
it is ridiculous how the make these vehicles nowadays. Everything so complicated!