What is the construction and purpose of wiper arms?

Wiper arms are components mounted on the axes of the wiper mechanism, whose task is to guide the blades across the glass surface. A typical arm consists of a body, a mounting socket, a hinge, and a tip for blade installation. This part comes in a front or rear version and must be compatible with the vehicle placement and the OEM number.

What are wiper arms used for?

Wiper arms are used to transfer motion from the drive mechanism to the blades and to maintain proper pressure on the glass. This allows the system to effectively remove water, mud, and other debris from the driver's field of vision. An improperly functioning arm can cause streaks, noise, wiper skipping, and incomplete glass cleaning.

What role does the wiper arm hinge play?

The wiper arm hinge is a movable connection element that allows the arm to maintain the correct working angle relative to the glass. The hinge serves to compensate for movement and supports even blade pressure during the entire work cycle. Wear in this area can cause delayed wiper reaction, uneven movement, and deterioration of blade-to-glass contact.

How to choose a wiper arm for a specific car?

The safest way is to compare the OEM part number, mounting side, and the type of connection to the mechanism axis. It is also worth checking the body version, the position of the element on the vehicle, and the blade mounting method. In some cars, the pre-facelift or post-facelift version and rear wiper equipment also matter.

What symptoms indicate wiper arm wear?

The most common symptoms include uneven blade pressure, leaving uncleared zones, noise during operation, and visible play at the mount. A warning signal can also be corrosion, hinge seizure, or a change in the wiper's resting position after being turned off. Such symptoms should be assessed together with the condition of the blade and the drive mechanism.

How to maintain wiper arms after installation?

After installation, it is worth regularly removing dirt, road salt, and deposits from the arms, which can accelerate corrosion. A good practice is to check the tightness of the mount and the condition of the hinge and the blade tip. During periodic service, it is good to check cooperating elements so that the windshield cleaning system works evenly.

Wiper Arms

At the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including wiper arms for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The wiper arms we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.

More information

Make

Audi A3 8V Front Window Windscreen Wiper Arm Right O/S Driver's Side 8V2955408B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-AV11-17526-BC

Ford B-Max Windscreen Wiper Arm Left N/S Driver's Side Wiper AV11-17526-BC

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-8L2955407A

Audi A3 8L Windscreen Wiper Arm Passenger Side Front Left N/S 8L2955407A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-8V2955408A

Audi A3 8V Convertible Front Windscreen Right O/S Wiper Arm 8V2955408A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-1K2955410

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 Front Windscreen Wiper Arm Driver's Side Right O/S 1K2955410

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-3C2955409B

Volkswagen Passat B6 B7 Windscreen Front Window Wiper Arm Left N/S 3C2955409B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688201144

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 Windscreen Front Wiper Arm Left N/S A1688201144

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-A2318200840-1

Mercedes R231 Front Windshield Heater Wiper Arm A2318200840

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8W9955407

Audi A4 B9 Rear Window Tailgate Trunk Wiper Arm 8W9955407

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-3C2955410C

Volkswagen Passat B6 B7 Windscreen Front Window Wiper Arm Right O/S 3C2955410C

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2058208602

Mercedes S205 Rear Window Tailgate Boot Trunk Lid Wiper Arm A2058208602

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0018204744

Mercedes-Benz Vito W639 Windscreen Front Wiper Arm Right O/S A0018204744

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688300613

Mercedes Benz A Class W168 Windscreen Scuttle Panel Wiper Trim A1688300613

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2756280

BMW MINI Cooper One Clubman R55 Wiper Arm Rear Window Right O/S 2756280

Product currently unavailable

Part no. XH42-17526-CBW

Range Rover L322 Tailgate Boot Rear Window Wiper Arm XH42-17526-CBW

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 971955707A

Porsche Macan 95B Rear Window Wiper Arm 971955707A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-A1638310836

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML W163 Windscreen Scuttle Panel Trim A1638310836

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5H0955435

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk8 CD1 Rear Tailgate Wiper Arm Cover Trim Cap 5H0955435

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6H2204178AAW

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Rear Window Wiper Arm Blade Mount 6H2204178AAW

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8220830

BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Wiper Arm Rear Window Trunk 8220830

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7066173-1

BMW E61 Rear Window Wiper Arm 7066173

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7009883

BMW 3 Series E46 Compact Rear Windscreen Wiper Arm Assembly 7009883

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6923887

BMW Mini Cooper One R50 R52 R53 Cover Basic Module Bracket 6923887

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6S43A17406AA

Ford Galaxy Mk3 Wiper Arm Rear Window Tailgate Trunk Lid 6S43A17406AA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. RHD-A2318200644

Mercedes SLK R231 Windshield Wiper Arm Front Driver Side A2318200644

Product currently unavailable

Part no. J8A2-17C403-AA

Land Rover Range Rover Velar L560 Rear Tailgate Window Wiper Arm J8A2-17C403-AA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5JA955707A

Seat Toledo Skoda Octavia 5E Tailgate Window Wiper Washer Arm Rear 5JA955707A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6M21-A17526-BE

Ford S-Max Tailgate Boot Trunk Rear Window Wiper Arm 6M21-A17526-BE

Product currently unavailable

Part no. K8D2-17C403-AB

Land Rover Range Rover Evoque L551 Rear Screen Wiper Arm K8D2-17C403-AB

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 9465064

Wiper Arm BMW F20 F21 F87 M2 Windscreen Passenger's Side Front Left N/S 9465064

Product currently unavailable

Part no. BK21-17406-AB

Ford Tourneo Custom Rear Tailgate Window Screen Wiper Arm BK21-17406-AB

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 6Q6955707B

VW Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 Rear Boot Lid Tailgate Window Wiper Arm 6Q6955707B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2141638

Ford Kuga C394 Rear Window Windscreen Wiper Arm Blade 340MM GM2J-A17402-BA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1698200644

Mercedes-Benz A-Class W169 Rear Window Trunk Wiper Arm A1698200644

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-A2538306901

Mercedes X253 Windscreen Wiper Trim Cover Front Bonnet Wiper Trim A2538306901

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 4K9955407B

Audi A6 C8 Q3 F3 Rear Tailgate Window Wiper Arm 4K9955407B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L5955707A

Porsche Cayenne 9PA Tailgate Rear Window Glass Wiper Arm 7L5955707A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. BJ32-17C403-BB

Range Rover Evoque L538 Rear Window Wiper Arm BJ32-17C403-BB

Product currently unavailable

Part no. DKB102700

Land Rover Discovery 2 L318 Tailgate Rear Window Wiper Arm DKB102700

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688200241

Mercedes Benz A Class W168 Front Windscreen Wiper Release Linkage A1688200241

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 5G9955707

Skoda Karoq NU7 Rear Windscreen Window Wiper Arm 5G9955707

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1578409

Ford Transit Mk7 Rear Wiper Arm Window Cleaning Wiping Washer Arm 1578409

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-9306900

BMW Mini Cooper One F55 F56 F57 Bracket BDC Module Cover 9306900

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 99662812200

Porsche Carrera 996 Rear Window Wiper Arm Cover Cap Trim 99662812200

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8257080

Range Rover L322 Rear Tailgate Widow Wiper Arm Stalk 8257080

Product currently unavailable

Part no. Q0001395V004000000

Smart C450 Front Windscreen Window Wiper Arm Right O/S 4130001395V0040000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. Q0001221V004000000

Smart C450 Front Windscreen Window Wiper Arm Left N/S 4130001221V0050000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 8R0953568S

Audi A5 8T Wiper Switch Indicator Stalk Squib Ring 8R0953568S

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1Z5955707A

Skoda Octavia II 1Z Sedan Wiper Arm Rear Window 1Z5955707A

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2478240000

Mercedes W177 X156 Tailgate Windscreen Rear Wiper Arm Cover Trim A2478240000

Product currently unavailable

Part no. GK21-17N604-AC

Ford Transit Custom Washer Bottle Filler Neck GK21-17N604-AC

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7E0955707

Skoda Octavia MK2 1Z Volkswagen Transporter T5 Rear Tailgate Wiper Arm 7E0955707

Product currently unavailable

Part no. DKB102460

Land Rover Freelander L314 Rear Window Wiper Arm With Washer Hose 1H5Z-17406-AA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-7380740

Mini Countryman F60 Windscreen Windshield Scuttle Apron Trim Cover Panel 7380740

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L5955215E

Porsche Cayenne 955 Wiper Arm Mechanism Crank Drive Motor Unit 7L5955215E

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1688200644

Mercedes W168 Windshield Windscreen Wiper Arm Right O/S A1688200644

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7008972

Wiper Arm Cover BMW E65 E66 Windscreen Left N/S Wiper Lid Cap Trim 7008972

Product currently unavailable

Part no. DKB500720

Land Range Rover Sport L320 Rear Tailgate Window Screen Wiper Arm DKB500720

Product currently unavailable

Part no. rhd-A1683201144

Mercedes A-Class W168 Windshield Windscreen Wiper Arm Left N/S A1683201144

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A1683200644

Mercedes A-Class W168 Windshield Windscreen Wiper Arm Right O/S A1683200644

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 1462915-1

Ford Kuga Mk1 C394 Rear Tail Window Glass Wiper Arm 7S71-N17406-AA

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7403857

BMW G31 Touring Rear Window Glass Wiper Arm 7403857

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2K0955708B

Volkswagen Caddy 2K Rear Windscreen Wiper Arm 2K0955708B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 2759260-1

Mini Cooper R58 R59 Wiper Arm Windscreen Passenger's Side Front Left N/S 2759252

Product currently unavailable

Part no. 7L5955215B

Porsche Cayenne 955 Rear Wiper Arm Mount Bracket Holder 7L5955215B

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A0009980821

Mercedes W245 Windshield Wiper Arm Cover Cap Nut Rear A0009980821

Product currently unavailable

Part no. A2108200344

Mercedes-Benz C E S202 S210 Estate Rear Window Tailgate Trunk Lid Wiper Arm

Product currently unavailable

...

Showing 595-661 of 661 products