As far as I can tell these are OEM parts, but I've squeezed and pulled and prodded and I can't figure out how to remove them to put on non OEM ones as replacements. I've searched in the threads, but haven't seen any advice other than 'take it to the dealer.' My closest dealer is 200 miles away so not an option. I just need to know how to pull these apart.

 

 

I've seen the video, it does not show the kind of wipers I have or how to remove them. His are PAII or something, mine have a solid piece over it.

 

Pictures? You probably have aftermarket as these http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_1467 are oem.

 

 

 

Probably squeeze at the dotted tabs and pull towards you. It can only come off that metal hook one way, probably just really tight.

 

I just may not be strong enough. I had surgery so muscles aren't my friend! Thanks!

 

So here's the arm after I finally wrestled off the wiper and after two returns, the old ones went back on as no one in town has the correct ones.

 

Yea, you have the newer design which started in 7/2012 on. The older ones are called a J hook, the newer ones 7/2012 are aero blades ad called by Valeo an "I" hook. Not too many places have the newer I hook design. Its part number : 61610039343

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/61610039343/





More info here:

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

 

http://www.outmotoring.com/replaceme...july-2012.html

Replacement Front Wipers: R55/R56/R57 After July 2012

$23.95

These wipers will NOT fit any PRE 08/2012 MINI model. We do offer other wipers listed on our site.

It is best to compare your wipers with the bracket shown in the picture to confirm these are the same style as those you are replacing.


This set of Replacement Front Wiper Blades/Arms is one of the many MINI Cooper Parts and Accessories that we carry and will fit the following MINI Cooper Models and Years:

Gen2 MINI:
R55 MINI Cooper Clubman: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
R55-S MINI Cooper S Clubman: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
R56 MINI Cooper Hatchback: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013
R56-S MINI Cooper S Hatchback: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013
R57 MINI Cooper Convertible: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
R57-S MINI Cooper S Convertible: Aug-Dec of 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015