Changing Wiper Blades on a Granturismo

Changing Wiper Blades on a Granturismo

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andyvdg

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1,536 posts

282 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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The manual just says "go to the dealer" because it's hard, and an online Halfords search for the wiper sizes comes up blank for a Granturismo. So I thought I'd post a quick note on how to do it.

Sizes : 17" for passenger side and 26" for the driver side. I bought Bosch blades, SP17 and SP26S (spoiler on the driver's side) and they come with multi-fit connectors.

The passenger side is straight forward as per other cars. The driver side is a bit different :



You lift the front edge of the clip to unlock the blade. It's clearer in this picture :



You can then remove the blade. I took the connector out of the blade in case I needed to reuse it. In fact it doesn't fit in the Bosch blades because the metal frame is a little narrower.



The reason why is a little tricker to fit on the driver's side is because of the bracket is larger to connect the two wiper arms. But is it still a 9x4mm hook. I've removed the other clip - lift the top up a bit and pull off to reveal the two holes in the top.



After a bit of fiddling and eventually some brute force and ignorance, you can get the hook over the multi-clip and secure it in place. Then I replaced the clip covering the holes.

End result :



Hope this helps someone!

jakesmith

9,461 posts

170 months

Thursday 22nd December 2016
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Thanks <<shudders>>

EC2

1,447 posts

252 months

Friday 23rd December 2016
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I used the OEM wipers but it was dead easy as you say.

kev b

2,708 posts

165 months

Friday 23rd December 2016
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Top tip, put a towel or a piece of cardboard under the wiper arm in case the arm springs back against the glass.

PHers don't need to worry about the cost of course but replacing a broken screen is really inconvenient.

For once I am not speaking from experience but an aquaintance cracked his screen whilst removing the wipers.

andymadmak

14,482 posts

269 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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Denso Hybrid wiper blades are a perfect fit, straight out of the box. 2 minute job, both sides. No issues, no fiddling, look good, work perfectly.

Available from eurocarparts.com

Driver side part no: 485778266 £20.99 inc VAT
Passenger side part no: 485778176 £10.49 inc VAT

Kyodo

727 posts

123 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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kev b said:
Top tip, put a towel or a piece of cardboard under the wiper arm in case the arm springs back against the glass.
This +1

Eddie o

1 posts

85 months

Friday 3rd February 2017
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Can any of you guys help ? I will need my break pads changing for my granturismo can't seem to find any online that are decent , ebc pads comes up but been told not great , no Maserati dealers local to Cheltenham any help would be great thanks edd

voicey

2,453 posts

186 months

Saturday 4th February 2017
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Eddie o said:
Can any of you guys help ? I will need my break pads changing for my granturismo can't seem to find any online that are decent , ebc pads comes up but been told not great , no Maserati dealers local to Cheltenham any help would be great thanks edd
Eurospares do pretty good pattern pads

vanman1936

758 posts

218 months

Saturday 11th February 2017
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Well I managed to break the clip covering the holes - any idea where you can get new ones from?

Luke G

1 posts

14 months

Monday 2nd January 2023
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andymadmak said:
Denso Hybrid wiper blades are a perfect fit, straight out of the box. 2 minute job, both sides. No issues, no fiddling, look good, work perfectly.

Available from eurocarparts.com

Driver side part no: 485778266 £20.99 inc VAT
Passenger side part no: 485778176 £10.49 inc VAT
Very helpful would have chosen Bosch out of brand recognition but these are good / better quality and easy to fit

kev b

2,708 posts

165 months

Monday 2nd January 2023
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Epic thread resurrection!

I have been disappointed in the quality of Bosch wipers lately, quality and fit seems to have slipped.

Not tried Denso so thanks for the tip.

andymadmak

14,482 posts

269 months

Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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kev b said:
Epic thread resurrection!

I have been disappointed in the quality of Bosch wipers lately, quality and fit seems to have slipped.

Not tried Denso so thanks for the tip.
Yes, very noticeable! I fitted some Bosch blades to my Discovery and have ended up taking them off, they were so poor!