Rear Wiper Delete - Page 2

2002Silver4.6is · #11 09-16-2006, 05:19 PM

Ok, I decided the rear wiper had to go.

The modification is about 50% complete. The wiper itself took about 30 seconds to remove. Then you have the post it was mounted to sticking out of your rear window.

To get rid of that post I need to remove the wiper motor. As of this writing, all of the liftgate trim is removed and I have easy acess to the wiper motor. Disconecting wiring to the wiper motor is as easy as pulling its connection to the wiring harness. My next step is to start the car to ensure no warning lights of any kind come on due to the disconnection. I am pretty sure none will but I want to be sure before I go any further.

My short term fix to the hole in the rear window will be some electrical tape. I will measure the hole and get the appropriate plug. I am sure with my tint the plug will be barely noticable.

I am taking a lot of pictures and would be happy to have this written up as an article when I am done!!

Now.. if it will just stop raining I could get this finished!!!!

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iop9000 · #12 09-16-2006, 05:41 PM

any trouble taking out the interior trimming of the lift gate?
any pointers?
i am planning to open up mine and attempt to fix the sagging wiper arm

btw...i think you will be the first on this board to have this mod,

JCL · #13 09-16-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 2002Silver4.6is

Ok, I decided the rear wiper had to go.

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Now.. if it will just stop raining I could get this finnished!!!!

Is there anyone else who sees the irony here?

PeteM · #14 09-16-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JCL

Is there anyone else who sees the irony here?

Yeah if the bloke had a garage he could finish the job!!!!!

2002Silver4.6is · #15 09-16-2006, 07:19 PM

LMAO re: the irony!!! Damn this rain!!!

This bloke does have a garage but it has a restored 74 CJ-5 Renegade that does not go out in the rain!!

All done!! Except for the plug. The tape is doing the trick for now. The trim is easy to get off and somewhat of a bitch to get back on, but you can learn form my experience. I will write it up when I get the pics downloaded on Monday.

I think this will be a cool mod that others will want to try!!!

noncom23 · #16 09-16-2006, 07:59 PM

irainy!

AlpineMsix · #17 09-17-2006, 05:09 AM

not tryin to hi-jack the thread but doesnt it seem like as soon as it rains the rear of the X get sooo freakin dirty! and i mean real dirty! i understand the dirt prolly just piles on the rear and does not "slide" off as easy as the other dirt might, but i dunno, my car stays pretty clean after some rain and a lot of driving, but the rear gets messd up!! the only thing i can think of is applying a crapload of wax on the rear so the dirt has a chance to slide off instead of staying on the paint

Sudesh · #18 09-17-2006, 08:14 AM

I would like to see that too as I was thinking of doing the same thing! How would you plug the hole though?

PeteM · #19 09-17-2006, 08:57 AM

I dont know if anyone else has seen it but I remember a good few months ago coming across a guy (US) who had removed his rear wiper and replaced with about a one inch dia panel stopper.

I must say it looked really good, he had posted some pics but they were posted in respect of his exhausts tips not the wiper removal. I tried searching for it but cant find it. Does anyone recall seeing it.

The picture was of the rear and sides of the X, it was black, debadged, all the light lens' were dark tinted ie rear and side, he had a 4.8i looking exhaust tip I think they were ractive's. The pictures were taken at a meet and were on grass with a few X's nearby.

Any ideas anyone.

PS Imola, I never really use my rear wiper I find either RainX or EagleOne takes the water away including the dirty water if I need it too. Its only when I am stood still I have vis problems but when I move off its no problem.

noncom23 · #20 09-17-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by imola4.8isWA

not tryin to hi-jack the thread but doesnt it seem like as soon as it rains the rear of the X get sooo freakin dirty! and i mean real dirty! i understand the dirt prolly just piles on the rear and does not "slide" off as easy as the other dirt might, but i dunno, my car stays pretty clean after some rain and a lot of driving, but the rear gets messd up!! the only thing i can think of is applying a crapload of wax on the rear so the dirt has a chance to slide off instead of staying on the paint

I agree. Had rain in Dallas this am and my back window was coated and had to use my wiper. Probably worse here with dense pollution.

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