[toykilla]

This mod smooths the lines of the Z, and is much cheaper than painting the whole trunk. Call it a budget mod, but I think it works well.

Rear Wiper Removal Tutorial

 

[nisslow02]

This is a nice how-to!

Just one thing...what about the 'sprayer' on the top of the rear hatch. Can this be removed as well? DYI?

 

[toykilla]

Yes, I found a small black plastic plug that i think will work . Have not tried yet.

 

[nisslow02]

I haven't taken it apart (rear hatch), but I wonder if I can relocate my antenna to the sprayer location.

My car is out of commision right now anyways, might as well take it apart and see what's up.

 

[toykilla]

I bet you can.. I was going to do that as well, but then you would need to fill in the antenna hole..

 

[studybuddy]

Can I get a working link TK? I'm going to try to do this tonight. Thanks!

 

[KShep]

Have you got the metal hole plug Buddy? I can get you a Lowes part number if you need it. Just make sure to remove that counterweight while you're in there...and secure the wiring harness so it dosen't rattle around.

Found it...HILLMAN 7/8 Metal Hole Plug / Lowes part#139406 /Hillman #881268

Use Adhesive Flex to seal the plug. There are other options but this worked well for me.

 

[studybuddy]

I already purchased the plug. Question, since the link still isn't up. Is there a bolt in the top that I have to take out, or is it just the bolts on the bottom?

And waht is Adhesive Flex? What department of what store can I find it in?

Thanks Kenny

 

[studybuddy]

Thanks TK!

 

[uplz4588]

would the bumper plugs prepainted from http://www.bumperplugs.com/ work?

 

[toykilla]

i dont think so.. the hole is about 1" diameter (if not bigger)

 

[smoothz]

I plan on doing this within the next 3 weeks. If anyone recently did theirs and has any new pointers, please post your suggestions! I have the touch up paint, now to go buy all the extra stuff at HD.

 

[studybuddy]

Let me know if you need any help Dave. Just get windshield sealant and the plug. It's very simple really.

 

[smoothz]

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Did you do any sanding? Can I find the sealant at HD along with the plug?

 

[toykilla]

you need to sand the metal plug before you paint it.. I just used silicone sealer from home depot..

 

[smoothz]

I decided to do the removal this weekend. First things first, shop around for a plug. I went to Ace Hardware and HD and ended up using a plastic plug I found at Ace. It's 1" wide with a 1/4" deep base that basically snaps it into the hole.

The actual wiper, once you pop off the plastic end cover at the base, unscrews in a counter clockwise direction. Don't force or pull it off, just unwind it. Be careful not to scratch your paint.

Then you need to pop off the plastic trunk hatch cover from inside your car. I found this the most difficult part, mainly because I didn't know if I was breaking anything. From here, you can easily see the wiper motor and the counterweight bolted onto the hatch. I removed both and weighed them; came out to just under 3 lbs total.

I'll post pics later of what I'm doing. Well, here's a start: The plug.

Edit: Okay, scratch the white plug. I tried to dremel it down to fit and be flush, but it wasn't having any of that. So back to ACE I went, and found a better cap plug that was 7/8" and shallower. I used some silicone and plopped it right in. Then I added more silicone underneath.

BTW, the weight is located right in the middle just forward of the hatch latch.

 

[smoothz]

Whew! All done. I used touch up paint, which wasn't the greatest, but I will clean it up later. I justed wanted to get that cap in today. Overall, it'll take some getting used to. But I like the fact that I don't have to worry about the **** wiper not lifting enough for me to wash the hatch.

 

[jetpilot718]

The sprayer hole can probably serve as a nice location for a hardpoint for car-camera mount. That would be pretty neat!

 

[Kaitain]

It would be cool to see it with the trunk down so we can see how well it matches.

 

[toykilla]

Trunk down:

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