Citroen Xsara Picasso wiper blades

Car: Citroen Xsara Picasso
Variant: 1.6
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
I have just been to the automotive spares shop to get some front wiper blades for my Xsara Picasso(2002).
They told me I need 2 x 26" blades for the front which I purchased & fitted.
The problem is as the wiper blades cross each other they slightly touch.
What I need to know is is, is ok that they touch & will this risk damaging the wiper blades & in turn damaging the windscreen, or do I need to change one of the blades for a slightly smaller one.
Thanks.
Posted: Jun 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
mabbyb

Points: 3
I think that the wipers would have be different lengths and not both the same size.
Posted Jun 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
jayjonp1

Points: 2
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Thats what I thought but most places including the guides in halfords stores say 2 x 26" blades
Posted Jun 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
mabbyb

Points: 3
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Were the blades you took off the same size and did they touch ? As far as I can see , two 26" is what should be on car .They shouldn't touch , if so , could jam . Can you not adjust wiper arms ?
Posted Jun 25, 2011 (13 years ago)
whittingehame

Points: 38,685
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The wiper blades that came of were a 24" & a 22" blade which I presume were randomly put on by the previous owner.
I tried to adjust the wiper arm by flipping back the cap & removing the nut but couldn't remove the wiper arm.
Posted Jun 26, 2011 (13 years ago)
mabbyb

Points: 3
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