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Old 03-30-2011, 05:23 PM
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Default D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

This DIY is on my DC5 but applies to most all vehicles. This install only took 20-30 minutes of my time but definitely looks great.

Here is my plug, around $25 bucks

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And here is how my car sits now

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First start with the outside cover over the wiper arm bolt. Just pop the cover up to expose the 12mm nut.
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Then pull off the wiper arm
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Remove the rubber cover and use a cresent wrench to remove the large nut
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Next go inside the car and start with the phillips screw in the handle.
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next remove the screws in the tabs that hold up the rear window screen
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Next use a door popper to remove the side panels
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Then pull down the main wiper motor cover
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Here is the exposed hatch
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Unplug the motor
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Remove the 3 10mm bolts holding the wiper on
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Pull it down and shut the hatch.
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Now remove the metal washer
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and pop out the grommet
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Now time to install! put it in the hole and screw it together. That easy!
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clean and admire
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Old 04-12-2011, 02:32 PM
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Default Re: D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

Looks so much cleaner. did mine couple months ago.. my plugs different though for a rear wiper delete. looks good though!
Old 04-15-2011, 05:48 AM
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Default Re: D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

Good stuff.

Did mine a few months back with a different solution, sink hole cover from Home Depot in black.

I'll take a pic tonight
Old 04-19-2011, 08:09 AM
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Default Re: D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

first off im new to HT so my first post. i never use the rear wiper so this is def a good writ up. quick question: is there a certain plug you use?
Old 04-19-2011, 08:14 AM
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Default Re: D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

Originally Posted by loscar420
first off im new to HT so my first post. i never use the rear wiper so this is def a good writ up. quick question: is there a certain plug you use?
The OP's plug is aftermarket and probably can be found on eBay.

I ended up using the OEM metal plug from a 92-95 Civic hatchback.
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yeah the plug i got was around i think 12 bucks off ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-R...Q5fAccessories

i think this was the one i got.
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Default Re: D.I.Y Rear wiper delete with plug

Originally Posted by Turbo911cm
Good stuff.

Did mine a few months back with a different solution, sink hole cover from Home Depot in black.

I'll take a pic tonight
I used a white one for the antenna on my Miata.
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Looks clean Spaz and great to see all your D.I.Y. stuff on here
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Originally Posted by Push
Looks clean Spaz and great to see all your D.I.Y. stuff on here
thank you sir
Old 04-30-2011, 09:43 AM
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just buy the vx - cx civic wiper delete. It will work great..
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