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Old 11-25-2014, 11:39 AM
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2013 - do Bosch Icon wipers fit?

Hey all

Quick question - I've seen varying answers on this...can anyone with a 2013 confirm that the Bosch Icon wipers fit? I've read the 2013 has a unique connector, but every retail site I've looked at states the Icons will fit

And if you do have a 2013 with them installed...any issues with them?

Thanks!
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I'd love to know the answer to this also!
 
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I beleive the Bosch Icon wiper has the J type attachment. 7/2012+ MINI R55 R56 R57 have the newer style I style.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...atibility.html

 
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Thanks ECS - I had seen that thread previously when I was researching it - but no one seems to definitively say they have a 13 and the icons do/don't fit with an included adapter - all the retail sites state that they do in fact fit.

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You are welcome, I did not see them with the " I " type hook . You will have to see in the newest package and let us know.

Check bosch site :

http://www.boschautoparts.com/icon-wiper-blades " Part not compatible with 2013 Mini Cooper " That what it states , but would have to see the attachments.
 
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Interesting - if you look them up on Amazon, and use a 2013 Mini Hardtop as your vehicle, it claims they fit - I need to sort out how to take off the factory wipers so I can see what the connector looks like
 
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No they will not, I have tried.
 
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Cerenkov - thanks for the info...did you find any other non OEM wipers that fit?

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Not yet. I've tried all the typical brands at the auto parts store (me and an employee one day opened the different boxes) and also PIAA which didn't work either.
 
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I had them a couple years ago and they fit perfectly on my R53 W/O adapters. Tried to order another set when they wore out and Bosch didn't offer them.
 
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I ran them on my 04 R53 and now my 09jcw. Love them
 
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