Lifting up the rear wiper

**Tideland Prius** · 10-31-2004, 06:31 PM

Hey...

I'm trying to find the thread that had instructions on how to remove some plastic in the rear wiper assembly to allow full movement of the rear wiper so that I can lift it up when I clean the rear window. I did a search and couldn't find it (It may have been mentioned in some unrelated topic) Does anyone know how to do so or can lead me to that thread?

Thanks in advance!

seeh2o · 10-31-2004, 07:17 PM

I've had the same problem, too, but have never seen it addressed here either!

DaveinOlyWA · 10-31-2004, 08:04 PM

i kinda thought that the wiper was designed that way to prevent a stiff breeze from catching it and tearing it off the car.

because its in the back, it doesnt have the windshield to help stabilize it.

having one that flips up like the front ones might invite disaster. (although im not sure i would mourn the loss of mine. but i do admit, although it only wiped half the window, it does come in handy here in rainy WA state)

Frank Hudon · 10-31-2004, 08:08 PM

talk about the rear wiper arm and blade, this is Steve Goldenberg's signature

White 2004 Prius #9 (BC), Sony T-608/Verizon bluetooth phone, EV kit, mud flaps, window visors, 1 1/4" hitch, leather steering wheel, Mitsubishi rear wiper arm w/20" blade.
White 2002 Subaru 6 cyl 3.0 Outback LLB

if you do a search on all his posts he was the only one who was concerend enought to take it on himself to remedy the problem. In his posts he has several about using the Mitzy SUV rear wiper and a new blade to properly sweep the rear window.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-31-2004, 08:10 PM

ok, I went out and fiddled around with it... The area over the rounded part (i.e. the base of the wiper) is just a plastic cover. Just lift it out with your fingers on both sides and wiggle it free. It's attached by a clip and these circular things that just sit in a hole on either side. Removing this cover exposes the nut/bolt if you wish to replace the wiper and it also allows the wiper to be lifted if you're cleaning the rear window.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-31-2004, 08:12 PM

ahh yes, he was the one with the explanation.

bruceha_2000 · 10-31-2004, 08:12 PM

Right, though Steve's complaint wasn't that you couldn't lift the blade but the relatively small area it covered.

I, too, find it inconvient that it can not be lifted high enough to use a squeege to clean the window. But, I think it is intentional. I'm not sure it can be modified in the OEM assembly

**Tideland Prius** · 10-31-2004, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Right, though Steve's complaint wasn't that you couldn't lift the blade but the relatively small area it covered.

I, too, find it inconvient that it can not be lifted high enough to use a squeege to clean the window. But, I think it is intentional. I'm not sure it can be modified in the OEM assembly

See my explanation up there... Sorry if it's not clear. A picture would definitely have helped but yes you can lift it up and away like the front wipers to clean the window. You just need to remove the U-shaped plastic cover at the base

DaveinOlyWA · 10-31-2004, 11:08 PM

ok thanks for the info. but to be honest with ya, i just ignore the window for the most part. it seems be stay clean enough. oh course, we get rain on a regular basis, so that might help.

i have often wondered if the direction of air flow is the reason that the wiper is mounted on top as i feel that a center bottom mount may have provided a much more desired sweep of the glass.

woemcats · 11-01-2004, 07:45 PM

I find that the back window doesn't even get wet enough to use the wiper unless it is raining really hard. One swipe every few minutes seems to do the trick, must have to do with the shape of the car. I do wish the wiper hit more of the window, but it's ok.

10-31-2004, 06:31 PM	#1
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,765 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Lifting up the rear wiper Hey... I'm trying to find the thread that had instructions on how to remove some plastic in the rear wiper assembly to allow full movement of the rear wiper so that I can lift it up when I clean the rear window. I did a search and couldn't find it (It may have been mentioned in some unrelated topic) Does anyone know how to do so or can lead me to that thread? Thanks in advance!

10-31-2004, 08:08 PM	#4
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	talk about the rear wiper arm and blade, this is Steve Goldenberg's signature White 2004 Prius #9 (BC), Sony T-608/Verizon bluetooth phone, EV kit, mud flaps, window visors, 1 1/4" hitch, leather steering wheel, Mitsubishi rear wiper arm w/20" blade. White 2002 Subaru 6 cyl 3.0 Outback LLB if you do a search on all his posts he was the only one who was concerend enought to take it on himself to remedy the problem. In his posts he has several about using the Mitzy SUV rear wiper and a new blade to properly sweep the rear window. __________________ You can quote me on this, People who drive vehicles that idle at a traffic light, are idiots. mine 2k3 avg. 5.36 for 46,915Km Best tank 4.4L per 100K 64.2 Imperial 53.4 U.S. gallon, MiniScanner, SilverStars, block heater, winter lips, in as of Oct 15, out on April 25. In again on Sept. 21st. her's 2k4 "B" avg. 6.01 for 42,317 Km Best tank 4.02L per 100K, CAN-view with OBD11 module and flashloader, SilverStars, 06 Chrome grill bar, Michelin HydroEdge, upper and lower grill blocker,upper out as of April 7, lower out on April 28. In again on Sept 21st.

10-31-2004, 08:10 PM	#5
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,765 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Lifting up the rear wiper ok, I went out and fiddled around with it... The area over the rounded part (i.e. the base of the wiper) is just a plastic cover. Just lift it out with your fingers on both sides and wiggle it free. It's attached by a clip and these circular things that just sit in a hole on either side. Removing this cover exposes the nut/bolt if you wish to replace the wiper and it also allows the wiper to be lifted if you're cleaning the rear window.

10-31-2004, 08:12 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,765 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Lifting up the rear wiper ahh yes, he was the one with the explanation.

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10-31-2004, 07:17 PM	#2
seeh2o Prius OG Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 362 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've had the same problem, too, but have never seen it addressed here either!

10-31-2004, 08:04 PM	#3
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,529 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	i kinda thought that the wiper was designed that way to prevent a stiff breeze from catching it and tearing it off the car. because its in the back, it doesnt have the windshield to help stabilize it. having one that flips up like the front ones might invite disaster. (although im not sure i would mourn the loss of mine. but i do admit, although it only wiped half the window, it does come in handy here in rainy WA state)

10-31-2004, 08:12 PM	#7
bruceha_2000 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Burlington, VT Posts: 2,191 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Right, though Steve's complaint wasn't that you couldn't lift the blade but the relatively small area it covered. I, too, find it inconvient that it can not be lifted high enough to use a squeege to clean the window. But, I think it is intentional. I'm not sure it can be modified in the OEM assembly

10-31-2004, 11:08 PM	#9
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,529 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	ok thanks for the info. but to be honest with ya, i just ignore the window for the most part. it seems be stay clean enough. oh course, we get rain on a regular basis, so that might help. i have often wondered if the direction of air flow is the reason that the wiper is mounted on top as i feel that a center bottom mount may have provided a much more desired sweep of the glass.

11-01-2004, 07:45 PM	#10
woemcats Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 72 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I find that the back window doesn't even get wet enough to use the wiper unless it is raining really hard. One swipe every few minutes seems to do the trick, must have to do with the shape of the car. I do wish the wiper hit more of the window, but it's ok.