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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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Default 100% FREE and super clean rear wiper removal/shave trick for a DA, DC, EG, EK! Don't buy a plug u al

Don't buy one of those ripoff ebay kits or any other wiper removal kit. You already have the plug to do it!!

Step 1: Ok go out to whichever of these fine automobiles u drive (DA, DC, EG, EK). Open your hood. For a DA or EG look around behind your intake manifold, there will be a small rubber plug/grommet that is just sitting there. Look for one that has no wires running through it (obviously lol), and use your hand and carefully take it out. It will look like this:

On a DC or EK, the part is usually on the lower left side of the firewall, either way you should find it with ease.
Clean the plug with Armor All if you wish to. (optional)
Congratulations you didnt just get ripped off for $20 by some ebay ricer for this part.

Step 2: Ok, installation. This is the hardest part. On a DA or DC remove the top panel on your hatch. On an EG or EK, haha youre on your own cause i havent worked on either lol. On the EG the wiper is on the glass...find a way to it. On the EK, its on the rear panel. But i didn't need to tell you that, cause you know better than i do. Make sure to remove the entire wiper assembly and disconnect the wires, etc. Just use common sense as far as what pertains to the wiper assembly, it is not too difficult.

Step 3: Almost done! Insert the plug into the hole as shown:




The part SHOULD pop in no problem. If there are any issues with fitment your car sucks and you should keep your wiper so u can wipe off rain n stuff. Otherwise, if it fits well, you can use some silicone weatherstrip sealant to make sure no rain or water from the carwash or stuff doesnt get in (i highly reccomend doing this).

Step 4: Put all the panels back on the way you took them off. On a DA/DC this is not difficult. On an EG/EK i cant help you sorry, ask an EG/EK guy. If you aren't satisfied with the way it looks too bad cause it looks hella clean.

Also, if you find that your car doesnt have one of these in it or you have already removed it or if someone like ran a cable through it or something like that u can
1) PM me cause i have 2 spare plugs ($10 each shipped?) or
2) Go to a junk yard and pull one off an DA, DC, EG, EK
3) Go to a junk yard and pull every plug u can off each car and sell them on ebay for $30 shipped each y0, after which you should stab yourself

Good luck and enjoy! PM me with any questions
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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why do people hate the wipers anyways
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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i like wipers

but if u wanna remove it thats ok too
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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i find my wiper to be useful
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dontgivafuk &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why do people hate the wipers anyways</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you live in AZ and dont need it and/or so that it looks cleaner.
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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nice!very useful i was wondering where people got the clean flat ones..ive been using the cap that was between the ek spoiler screws and boy,thats ugly.
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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On EK's there is also one when you pop the hatch, it's on the top most part right below the hatch on the left side.
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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i remember the same writeup was done like 3-4 years ago. Talk about deja vu, can't believe people have been buying those plugs for 20 bucks
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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this is exactly what i did too
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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sick write-up
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 01:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nevets &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i find my wiper to be useful </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 03:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nevets &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i find my wiper to be useful </TD></TR></TABLE>

It rains ALOT where I am
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sifu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It rains ALOT where I am </TD></TR></TABLE>
rains here in FL but when i had Integras i never used that damn wiper.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Have you ever wondered what the plug's purpose was in the engine bay area?

I don't have my car here to look at it today (raining - I'm in the beater) but I'd imagine you may get some fumes from the engine bay now that you have a hole in the firewall.

You did pull this plug from the firewall, right?
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 05:02 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oldschoolDA9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't buy one of those ripoff ebay kits or any other wiper removal kit. You already have the plug to do it!! </TD></TR></TABLE>
And one day you notice your trunk is filled with rain water because someone liked your cool plug and pulled it out.
THE EBAY KIT IS ONLY 7 BUCKS. IT SITS FLUSH AND IT SCREWS IN FROM THE INSIDE!

Best $7 I ever spent. At least I know it's sucure.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18ls*RAYON &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And one day you notice your trunk is filled with rain water because someone liked your cool plug and pulled it out.
THE EBAY KIT IS ONLY 7 BUCKS. IT SITS FLUSH AND IT SCREWS IN FROM THE INSIDE!

Best $7 I ever spent. At least I know it's sucure.</TD></TR></TABLE>

this is true. i like my wiper though.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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I have to poop, but I was late to work this morning. So I'm trying to hold out before I run off to the bathroom.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 06:15 AM
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CX rear glass FTW
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nevets &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i find my wiper to be useful </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 09:45 AM
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who cares if u find ur wiper's usefull, this thread is obviously for people that wanna get rid of theirs.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BbOi0420 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you live in AZ and dont need it and/or so that it looks cleaner. </TD></TR></TABLE>

You don't need that wiper on an Integra anywhere! The window works just like any other rear window in any weather conditions. I know this because Rochester, NY is a snow and winter death zone.
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:15 AM
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i use to use my rear wiper to say Hi to people behind me now i dont have one i miss using it whenver i see a friend behind me i wanna use my rear wiper juss to make em laugh lol
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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it doesnt work on EGs. the plug doesnt secure the trunk latch in place. you need something behind it to screw it on... i still have one of those plugs i bought too with a broken rear wiper
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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I used one of those plugs before and it seemed to allow water to leak in from around it I just went on ebay and searched "integra wiper plug" and came across this one...



bottom piece screws to the top one through the glass...No more leaks!
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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thanks for the info!
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