Scott Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 As above really, i'm planning on flushing the rear wiper and i'm just looking for any hints and tips on removing it. I don't want to just jump in with all spanners blazing. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 What are your worries on this? Quite straight forward - don't bother trying to sell it when you take it, nobody wants them ,,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Remove wiper arm. Pull off the plastic liner on the inside of the tailgate, the full thing right across the inside of the tailgate. Finally, unbolt the wiper motor and place carefully in bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodfreak Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Jake, you really are a gem how you doing mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Remove wiper arm. Pull off the plastic liner on the inside of the tailgate, the full thing right across the inside of the tailgate. Finally, unbolt the wiper motor and place carefully in bin. That easy then. Thats great, thanks. I have already removed the plastic liner from inside the tailgate. I guess i can just tape up the motor terminals and forget about them then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 You need to unbolt the 28mm nut from the top if you want to remove everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 You can get a large rubber gromet from Halfords for the hole, but you will need to seal it with some silicone from the inside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 You can get a large rubber gromet from Halfords for the hole, but you will need to seal it with some silicone from the inside I did that with my last car, i've already spoke with the guy who is spraying my car, he is just going to use some filler. Reckoned welding a plate in would be overkill and dangerous as its so close to the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I did that with my last car, i've already spoke with the guy who is spraying my car, he is just going to use some filler. Reckoned welding a plate in would be overkill and dangerous as its so close to the window. Will hopefully get the hole filled in mine during the summer, going to get the strip brake light taken out and filled as well. Already removed the rear wiper and grometted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Will hopefully get the hole filled in mine during the summer, going to get the strip brake light taken out and filled as well. Does yours work? I quite like them... if they work. I haven't ever checked mine to see if its fake or real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Does yours work? I quite like them... if they work. I haven't ever checked mine to see if its fake or real. Partly:blink: Two lights in the middle have gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I did that with my last car, i've already spoke with the guy who is spraying my car, he is just going to use some filler. Reckoned welding a plate in would be overkill and dangerous as its so close to the window. I would weld the plate in dude or at the very least fibreglass a plate on the inside before you fill it. There is no chance of damaging the rear window as long as they cover it before welding, if its done properly you only need a very thin scim of filler to get the repair spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I would weld the plate in dude or at the very least fibreglass a plate on the inside before you fill it. There is no chance of damaging the rear window as long as they cover it before welding, if its done properly you only need a very thin scim of filler to get the repair spot on. I'll mention that to him mate, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonG Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 This sounds good if the weather is good over the weekend i think i'll have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I would weld the plate in dude or at the very least fibreglass a plate on the inside before you fill it. There is no chance of damaging the rear window as long as they cover it before welding, if its done properly you only need a very thin scim of filler to get the repair spot on. filler alone will just crack, i would tack weld a plate in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Its off, was pretty easy once i figured out the bit covering the nut was a bloody cover lol. I was trying to unscrew the large nut without taking off the wiper first. Wasn't until i accidentally pulled up with the spanner that it flipped open. Anyway, job done. I'm going to recommend the plate. Even if its fibreglassed in it will do the trick better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zofix Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 You can get a large rubber gromet from Halfords for the hole, but you will need to seal it with some silicone from the inside What size is the hole? I need to get a rubber gromet, because I don't plan to paint it in the nearest future. What size gromet did you get? I live in Denmark so I can't go to Halfords:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Its off, was pretty easy once i figured out the bit covering the nut was a bloody cover lol. I was trying to unscrew the large nut without taking off the wiper first. Wasn't until i accidentally pulled up with the spanner that it flipped open. Anyway, job done. I'm going to recommend the plate. Even if its fibreglassed in it will do the trick better I might need the motor from your wiper if you're selling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 I might need the motor from your wiper if you're selling... Sorry Matt, binned that a few months ago. Not sure what thread it was in but I remember a wiper motor being mentioned. Pretty sure it was a "bits for sale" type thread. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I might need the motor from your wiper if you're selling... If i Havent binned mine you can have that, just cover the p&p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 If i Havent binned mine you can have that, just cover the p&p. Excellent. PM on its way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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