OEM Wiper blade part numbers (1 Viewer)

[scuzza]

2011 GX460
I ordered what I thought were the correct 2011 wiper inserts from Bell Lexus. The driver side fits (snugly) and passenger does not fit (too snug).

Appears I have the "disposable" Lexus blade assy on the car with the flip up cap? Ok, whatever, lesson learned.

Looking at buying new Lexus blade assys (from Impex) so I can use inserts, and the part numbers are different for 2010-2014 and 2015-2023. But the arms are the same P/N. Leads me to think this was a blade assy design change only.

Educate me: Any reason to not go with the newer part number set (thinking parts will be available longer)?
I looked at pictures and they are similar but the "feet" mechanism is different with the older style having both feet on a pivot and the newer style having one inner foot on the plastic. Can't tell if it was to reduce cost or make an improvement.

2011
Left blade assy 85222-48130
Right blade assy 85212-53081
Left insert 85214-68020 or 85214-02340 (Amayama vs Bell Lexus)
Right insert 85214-53090 (replaces 85214-0E140)

2015
Left blade assy 85222-60260
Right blade assy 85212-60210
Left insert 85214-02340 (replaces 85214-52110)
Right insert 85214-60120

 

[Acrad]

If you have OEM frames the blade refills used on 10-23 will work

Just put these refills on my ‘12 from Bell Lexus

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As you have seen if you have the disposable frames then refills won’t work

 

[jonshonda]

If you have OEM frames the blade refills used on 10-23 will work

The problem is Lexus has L branded wiper blade assy's that you can't replace the inserts on, I know Bell Lexus has it detailed on their wiper insert ebay listing. I was fooled into thinking the wipers that came on our "new to us" lexus could have the inserts replaced because they had the Lexus logo on them, but I wasn't correct.

I bought the 2015+ inserts the OP listed and they have been fine, but I have a 2017 so ymmv.

 

[scuzza]

Yes exactly, I since discovered I have "disposable" frames. I managed to remove the insert but the sizing on the rubber blade insert is different so the new replacement inserts don't fit.

Since I need new Wiper Assy frames that accept inserts, trying to decide to go with the earlier or later model part number.

 

[jonshonda]

Yes exactly, I since discovered I have "disposable" frames. I managed to remove the insert but the sizing on the rubber blade insert is different so the new replacement inserts don't fit.

Since I need new Wiper Assy frames that accept inserts, trying to decide to go with the earlier or later model part number.

Just go with the newer ones...typically Lexus doesn't change a part due to cost cutting, its due to improvements. Then do a rain x treatment and get the rain x washer fluid and you will be golden. My last rain-x treatments have lasted a year and are still going strong.

 

[r2m]

Here's what I just mounted and so far work great!
Here are the Amazon part numbers:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0857KDDDN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0857JZBCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1