Introduction
I bought my Tucson used, so I don't know whether the wipers on it were original or not. In any event, the old wipers I replaced are Bosch. They have a black plastic cover over the attachment point with "BOSCH" embossed on it, like so.
Replacement Wipers
I got low-end replacements from rockauto.com, ANCO P/Ns ANC 14C-16 and ANC 14C-24. Better wipers can be had for more money, but the pictured ones are adequate.
Wiper Replacement
Each wiper arm terminates in a 'J' hook that has to be slid off its mating pivot on the wiper blade. To remove a Bosch blade, first pry off the black plastic cover from underneath with your thumbnails. Get the cover moved over out of the way of the pivot.
Now, if you forcefully shove the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, you'll free the blade from its 'J' hook.
Installing A New Blade
Slip the wiper arm's 'J' hook into position over the new blade's pivot point, and forcefully tug on the blade to get it to snap into place. When you're properly done, the 'J' hook/blade interface should look like this.
And here's a view of the new 16" wiper installed.
And both wipers replaced.
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