Rear Wiper Removal (with pictures!)
12-26-2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by leemik
I originally had a lot of trouble taking the actual wiper off.. the wiggle wouldn't work for me... the trick I learned is to turn it counter-clockwise.. and keep spinning it around and around until it eventually comes off.. be careful and don't scratch the paint tho!
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
^^^^ The seller of the painted plugs email is swolen_ostrich@yahoo.com
Very good guy to deal with, shipped me both plugs for $15(Rear Wiper Plug Painted DB/Rear Squirter Plug).
I just want to save alot of members here the trouble of searching for the seller like I did. This is a cool mod for anyone who never uses that pointless rear wiper......
12-27-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by leemik
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
--mike
--mike
12-27-2006, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by iilljlllii
So did the plastic spatula work for you? I am gonna go try that
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12-27-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by leemik
yeah that's what I used.. works like a charm.. it seems impossible not to break 1-2 plastic clips when opening it though..
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12-28-2006, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
^^^^ The seller of the painted plugs email is swolen_ostrich@yahoo.com
Very good guy to deal with, shipped me both plugs for $15(Rear Wiper Plug Painted DB/Rear Squirter Plug).
I just want to save alot of members here the trouble of searching for the seller like I did. This is a cool mod for anyone who never uses that pointless rear wiper......
Very good guy to deal with, shipped me both plugs for $15(Rear Wiper Plug Painted DB/Rear Squirter Plug).
I just want to save alot of members here the trouble of searching for the seller like I did. This is a cool mod for anyone who never uses that pointless rear wiper......
How does it match? Does he use OEM paint? Clearcoat on there?
12-28-2006, 12:00 PM
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When taking off the inner plastic I started on the ends and worked my way toward the latch. It was pretty easy once i got the some play in it...just give it a nice little tug and it should come right off.
12-29-2006, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by iilljlllii
you only have to take off the lowest part(plastic) of the hatch where the motor is right? and spatula all around the thing?
--mike
01-10-2007, 07:37 PM
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i don't know why, but i'm having such a hard time taking the plastic crap off. 
Can anyone give me like a DIY: take plastic off guide??? hahahah
Oh and how do you take the water squirt thing off??
Can anyone give me like a DIY: take plastic off guide??? hahahahOh and how do you take the water squirt thing off??
01-18-2007, 05:52 AM
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I got the wiper taken off finally! But now I do not understand how you are suppose to take out the water squirter thing at the top of the hatch.... Anyone?
01-18-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by leemik
I originally had a lot of trouble taking the actual wiper off.. the wiggle wouldn't work for me... the trick I learned is to turn it counter-clockwise.. and keep spinning it around and around until it eventually comes off.. be careful and don't scratch the paint tho!
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
02-08-2007, 10:15 PM
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this DIY worked like a charm, I got stuck on the removal of the inner plastic, until someone gave me the spatula idea, and that worked perfectly!!
I got the sink stopper at home depot, and just sprayed it with krylon silver, and cleared it, the paint match, somehow came out PERFECT!
I got the sink stopper at home depot, and just sprayed it with krylon silver, and cleared it, the paint match, somehow came out PERFECT!
02-12-2007, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by brandonanix
this DIY worked like a charm, I got stuck on the removal of the inner plastic, until someone gave me the spatula idea, and that worked perfectly!!
I got the sink stopper at home depot, and just sprayed it with krylon silver, and cleared it, the paint match, somehow came out PERFECT!
I got the sink stopper at home depot, and just sprayed it with krylon silver, and cleared it, the paint match, somehow came out PERFECT!
02-12-2007, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by imjdoggie
Now all you have to do is take the sprayer off at the top! Just make sure you plug the hole in the rear so if you spray your wiper fluid it doesn't go all over your trunk. I plugged the line with a screw and cut a small piece of black vinyl to cover the circle on the rear window.
03-12-2007, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by leemik
I originally had a lot of trouble taking the actual wiper off.. the wiggle wouldn't work for me... the trick I learned is to turn it counter-clockwise.. and keep spinning it around and around until it eventually comes off.. be careful and don't scratch the paint tho!
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
The other problem I had was taking the interior trim off the hatch .. but i read somewhere that if you use a plastic spatula and slide it under it pops off rather easy..
there's also a user on 3 5 0 Z m o t o r i n g . c o m that sells perfect fit prepainted body color fill holes for the Z for like $15 shipped
--mike
I tried your method, but no luck. I think i killed the wiper motor now. When i turned the wiper arm, the middle bolt moved with it. Now whole arm is loose and still wont come off.
Did you have the same problem?
-Tony
03-12-2007, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by three_fitty
Hey Leemik,
I tried your method, but no luck. I think i killed the wiper motor now. When i turned the wiper arm, the middle bolt moved with it. Now whole arm is loose and still wont come off.
Did you have the same problem?
-Tony
I tried your method, but no luck. I think i killed the wiper motor now. When i turned the wiper arm, the middle bolt moved with it. Now whole arm is loose and still wont come off.
Did you have the same problem?
-Tony
Scrap that. Got it off.
I pulled harder counter clockwise and broke the center nut right off
and upon further inspection, i even cracked the wiper motor case. Good news is no rear wiper.
03-12-2007, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jonb7007
