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Im planning on getting rid of my wiper and plugging it. However, why do people go under the hatch and take out the black plastic cover and take out the motor? Is that required? Couldn't I just take the wiper off and plug it? Why is the black plastic/motor removal part necessary besides trying to save a few pounds at the most?
Taking the wiper off will still leave the motor shaft sticking through your hatch. You have to take the motor out in order to have an open hole in which to put the plug. I don't think the weight saving is significant and if it were as simple as you think, everyone would do it that way.
have you guys heard of bobby that sells these plugs for 20 dollars? I heard the paint match and the plug itself sits really flush to the hatch. Don't know if he still sells them.
have you guys heard of bobby that sells these plugs for 20 dollars? I heard the paint match and the plug itself sits really flush to the hatch. Don't know if he still sells them.
I had one. The paint doesn't match very well and there wasn't any clear over it. You can buy the plug and the factory color in a spray can for the same money. It turns out better IMO.
I used a stainless plug for an electrical box where the conduit (sp?) goes in. It's just a cap that plugs the hole. Perfect size, doesn't rust, and fits flush. I just used pure silicone on it from the back side. No leacks and it's been on for about a year.
Last edited by redmike_02; May 26, 2009 at 06:36 PM.
Rear Wiper Removal
Remove the motor.
