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MINI COOPER FRONT WIPER BLADES - ARM TYPES AND REPLACEMENT GUIDE
The MINI Cooper uses several different types of front wiper arms depending on the model and year of production. Each arm type requires a different replacement wiper blade, and the drivers and passenger sides use different length wiper blades. This guide lists the different arm types, which models use them, which MINI factory replacements are suitable and the installation instructions for each.
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Things to Consider When Buying MINI Cooper Wiper Blades
First Things First - Understanding Arm Types
Over the years, MINI Cooper has modified and changed their wiper blades so that it almost takes an engineering degree to replace them. However... if you know some of the fundamentals, it makes replacement a whole lot easier.
Wiper Blade Arms For MINI Coopers
There are five different Front Windshield Wiper Arm Types on the MINI (as of this writing):
Which Type of Arm Blade Fits Your Mini?
J-Hook "Old" Style
For the Gen1 MINIs it's pretty easy; they all used the same J-Hook Blade ("Old" style) - see NMK3119 :
- R50 Hardtop (2002-2006)
- R52 Convertible (2005-2008)
- R53 Hardtop (2002-2006)
As did the early year Gen2's (2007 - 2012) :
- R55 Clubman (2008-2012)
- R56 Hardtop (2007-2012)
- R57 Convertible (2009-2012)
→ Instructions on how to Install J-Hook "Old" Wiper Arms
As the name suggests, the end of this wiper arm is shaped like the letter "J"; the wiper blade gets 'hooked' onto the J.
Bayonet
This Wiper Arm is a simple rectangular blade. To remove the wiper blade, squeeze the tabs on the sides of the arm and pull the blade off. For installation, the wiper blade simply slides onto the arm until it 'clicks' in place.
Bayonet Wiper Arms fit later year Gen2 models (2013 – 2015) - see G2NMA1706 :
- R55 Clubman (2013-2014)
- R56 Hardtop (2013)
- R57 Convertible (2013-2015)
→ Instructions on how to Install Bayonet Wiper Arms
Pinch Tab
This arm has two components. The Tab at the end to position the blade, and the wings that are 'pinched' to release the blade so it can be pulled straight off. For installation, the tab at the end is inserted into the wiper arm and the blade is swung into the arm until the wings 'snap' into place securing the blade.
Different versions of pinch tab wipers are used depending on your MINI model/year :
- R58 Coupe (2012-2015) and R59 Roadster (2012-2015) - see G2NMA1705
- R60 Countryman (2011-2016) and R61 Paceman (2013-2016) - see G2NMA1700
→ Instructions on how to Install Pinch Tab Wiper Arms
GEN 3 F-Series Windshield Wiper Blades used an assortment of wiper blade arms.
Top Button
This arm has an square opening on top for the release button. Press the square button and pull the blade off. For installation, the wiper blade slides onto the arm until the button pops through the opening and clicks into place.
- Top Button Wiper Arms fit F54 Clubman (2016-2020) - see G3NMA1702
→ Instructions on how to Install Top Button Wiper Arms
J-Hook "New" Style
The "New" J-Hook style is used by MINI on selected models 2014-2021 - see G3NMA1700 :
- F55 Hardtop (2015-2020)
- F56 Hardtop (2014-2020)
- F57 Convertible (2016-2021)
→ Instructions on how to Install "New"-style J-Hook Wiper Arms
End Button
This arm has a square opening for a release button at the end of the arm. To remove the blade, press the button on the end and pull the blade away from the arm. To install, line up the 'hooks' with the wiper blade, then press the blade against the arm until it 'snaps' in place - see G3NMA1704 :
- F60 Countryman (2017-2022)
→ Instructions on how to Install End Button Wiper Arms
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL WIPER BLADE ARMS
J-Hook "Old"-style Instructions
J-Hook "New"-style Instructions
Bayonet Instructions
Pinch Tab Instructions
Top Button Instructions
End Button Instructions
