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I've removed the rear wiper all together and replaced the hole with matching glass patch for the purpose. The wiper was more trouble than use gathering snow and ice.

wondering why they put the wiper there at all

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Originally Posted by Clavurion (Post 1241116)

I've removed the rear wiper all together and replaced the hole with matching glass patch for the purpose. The wiper was more trouble than use gathering snow and ice.

Snow and ice aren't a problem for me; since I retired, I have absolutely no reason to drive, during the up to one week of ice on the roads in DFW Texas (snow never sticks around for more than three days). If the semi-feral cats bend/break the E53-style arm I just re-installed (didn't need a puller), I'll consider removing it , altogether. Or simply buy another $20 arm from Amazon, again (just for looks).
Attachment 84471 missing the black cap that covers the 13mm nut (so I painted it)

ADDED, 10-6-24
Attachment 84484 looks better now, with a snap-in cap from Amazon (may need to glue it...I have spares)

I put a spacer under the spring to add force. That worked for a good while. Use something that won't rust.

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