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    DIY: DC5R Rear wiper delete

    Hello CITR members,

    As easy as this DIY is and couple tutorials around on CLUBRSX thought i'd make one for Club ITR, so here we go. This also applied to EP3's as its quite similar.

    Tools Needed :
    Phillips head screw driver
    10mm socket
    12mm socket
    Adjustable spanner/wrench.
    Wiper blank plug/grommet CLICK HERE
    Black silicone adhesive sealant (optional)



    Estimated job time :

    15 - 30 mins

    So here we have the complete standard rear wiper


    Remove cap and remove this nut, (12mm)


    Remove this plastic cover by simply pulling off.


    Remove this nut and thats done for the outside.


    Remove the phillips head screw holding this down


    Not pictured but also remove the single phillips head that is located inside the handle (where you pull the hatch down when closing)
    Remove 2 side panels and main cover and should have something like this


    unplug this and undo the 3 10mm bolts


    Once thats done, simply remove the wiper motor and you will have something like this


    Remove the top metal plate and the oem grommet


    You will have a hole in your window!! Clean the surface for a good seal.


    Plug in your wiper grommet/blank


    Now with mine it fit well but I could easily pull it out with abit of twisting from the outside, so I got my self some of this (purchasable at your local supercheap)


    Neatly seal the grommet from the inside, this will insure no leaking and a good fit. Like i said this step is optional but I do recommend this step.


    Now before putting the plastics all on, close your boot, shoot water the grommet/blank and around it, make sure there is no leaks (give the sealant time to heal and bond)


    once you are happy you can put everything back together and enjoy the end results of clean looking window/rear end!






    So hopefully this was helpful to members. Quite easy job and pretty much the same principal applies to EP3's!
    Wiper motor and arm weighed in at just over 1.2kg, easy weight save yo!

    Thanks,
    Phil
    Last edited by Flippit; 23-02-12, 01:55 PM.
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    #2
    Nice.. How much weight saving did you achieve??
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      #3
      Originally posted by Karl View Post
      Nice.. How much weight saving did you achieve??
      Wiper motor and arm weighed in at just over 1.2KG
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        #4
        This is something i couldnt do,i go crazy when my back windscreen is dirty or wet..i need that wiper more then anything! dunno how people can delete it =/

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          #5
          Nice post man. I wasn't bothered to seal my plug with anything but no water gets in anyways!

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            #6
            Originally posted by Pizzo321 View Post
            This is something i couldnt do,i go crazy when my back windscreen is dirty or wet..i need that wiper more then anything! dunno how people can delete it =/
            Thats why I use rain-x and a similar product on the rear and front windscreen. Once you get going and wind hits the windows the water literally slides off. Doesn't bother me that much

            Originally posted by JasonK View Post
            Nice post man. I wasn't bothered to seal my plug with anything but no water gets in anyways!
            Thanks bro! Yeah it is probably fine without sealing it but for piece of mind i just did it anyway!
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              #7
              Nice job! Regarding the sealant though, it would make it harder to reverse and put the motor back in wouldn't it?

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                #8
                Originally posted by M@lew View Post
                Nice job! Regarding the sealant though, it would make it harder to reverse and put the motor back in wouldn't it?
                Correct, but nothing a hairdryer, scraper and elbow grease can't get off.
                I personally don't intend on putting the wiper back on so does not bother me. But if I do its no big hassle
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                  #9
                  make one for front wipers =D
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                    #10
                    for the ep3s, a hacksaw is crucial ahahah. It looks like your arms came off quite easy ay?
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by stienerv2 View Post
                      for the ep3s, a hacksaw is crucial ahahah. It looks like your arms came off quite easy ay?
                      Haha dont tempt me :P

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by stienerv2 View Post
                        for the ep3s, a hacksaw is crucial ahahah. It looks like your arms came off quite easy ay?
                        LOL seized and shiet! Nah mine came straight off haha so easy compared to yours....which ddidn't come off at all!
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                          #13
                          I normally use a wash & wax shampoo for the car and it cleans the windscreens really nicely and allows water to just bead and slide off, in normal raining conditions, sometimes I don't even use the wipers LOL

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                            #14
                            LOL i just dont drive in the rain.. lol
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                              #15
                              Great stuff mate

                              I've had my rear wiper for nearly a year now, don't miss it!

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