To replace the arms on Ray-Ban RB8313 sunglasses all you need is a precision screwdriver. Each temple is attached to the metal front by a hinge with one screw: remove it, swap the temple and screw it back in.
This Ray-Ban RB8313 arm replacement guide was filmed in our workshop on an RB8313 with dark lenses. The video lasts 43 seconds; below it you will find the written steps, the most common mistakes and the spare parts available for this model.
Quick summary: Ray-Ban RB8313 · metal aviator · 140 mm temples · one screw per hinge · precision screwdriver and tweezers.
Before you replace your RB8313 arms
Check that your sunglasses are an RB8313
Look at the inside of the temples: you will see a code starting with RB8313, followed by the colour and the lens size (58 or 61). The temples are the same for both sizes: 140 mm.
Watch out for the RB8313M: it has an M at the end and its own original Ray-Ban 8313M arms. If you cannot read the print, see how to identify your Ray-Ban model or send us a photo.
What you need
- The new temples, in the colour of your frame (gold, black or gunmetal).
- A mini precision screwdriver.
- Fine tweezers to handle the screw, as in the video.
- A light-coloured cloth on the table so you do not lose the screw.
How to replace the arms on Ray-Ban RB8313 sunglasses
1. Remove the old temple
- Open the temple and hold the sunglasses by the front, close to the hinge.
- Loosen the hinge screw with the screwdriver, turning anticlockwise.
- When it comes up, take it out with the tweezers and put it on the cloth.
- Separate the temple from the front.
2. Fit the new temple
- Check that it is the temple for that side: the curve at the tip points down and inwards.
- Fit the hinge of the temple into the hinge on the front until the holes line up. If you cannot see the hole, hold it up to the light.
- Insert the screw with the tweezers and give it the first few turns with the tip of the screwdriver, without tightening.
- Tighten it clockwise until the temple is secure.
3. Check the hinge
Open and close the temple a few times: it should move smoothly, with no play and without feeling stiff. Adjust by a quarter turn if needed and repeat with the other temple.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up the RB8313 and the RB8313M. Their temples are separate products.
- Starting the screw at an angle. It damages the thread; turn the first few turns gently.
- Overtightening. The hinge becomes stiff and the screw can break.
- Using a screwdriver that is too big. It damages the head of the screw.
- Working on a dark surface. If the screw falls, you will not find it.
Spare parts for the Ray-Ban RB8313
Original arms
The original Ray-Ban 8313 arms are 140 mm long and come in gold (001), black (002) and gunmetal (004). They are the brand’s own temples, the same as the ones fitted at the factory. We do not have compatible temples for this model.
Screws and other parts
The Ray-Ban 8313 replacement parts include hinge screws, rim screws, nose pads, temple trims and screwdrivers.
Lenses for the RB8313
If you also want new lenses, you have three options in size 58 or 61:
- Original Ray-Ban 8313 replacement lenses, from the brand, in mirrored, gradient and polarized versions.
- Compatible Ray-Ban 8313 replacement lenses, in polycarbonate, with optional Polarized Plus or Elite. They are not original Ray-Ban and do not carry the logo.
- Prescription lenses for Ray-Ban 8313, single vision for distance or reading, made to measure in our workshop in 3–6 working days.
Frequently asked questions about RB8313 arms
Can I replace the arms on my RB8313 myself?
Yes. It is one screw per side. With a precision screwdriver and tweezers it takes a few minutes.
Do the temples fit both size 58 and size 61?
Yes. Both sizes use 140 mm temples; only the lens size changes.
Do RB8313M temples fit the RB8313?
Do not mix them up: they are separate products. Order the ones for the exact model printed on your temple.
What if I have lost the screw?
You will find hinge screws in the RB8313 replacement parts. Add a screwdriver too if you do not have a precision one.
Order the parts for your Ray-Ban RB8313
Choose the original Ray-Ban 8313 arms and, if you need them, the Ray-Ban 8313 replacement parts. For the lenses, there are original, compatible and prescription options. You can find other models in our original Ray-Ban arms section and in our general guide on how to change the temples of your Ray-Bans.
We have been a certified EssilorLuxottica distributor since 2018, our parts come with a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects and standard shipping is free on qualifying orders.
If you are not sure which part you need, contact us and we will help you identify your model.
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