Rear Wiper Mod

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Logical, Jun 4, 2012.

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    Logical Junior Member

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    This mod makes it easier to clean the Back window,
    just pop the cover off
    trim the cover to just past the retainer block.
    reinstall

    done!

    (ignore the camera man!)

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    ...plus it makes the car lighter. :cool:
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    Dremel/rotary tool?
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    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    hmm.. i try to minimize destructive modifications that i cannot undo...

    for me.. it's just better to pop off the cover and move the wiper out of the way every time i clean my rear window.
    now there's just a big empty gap where you cut that cover out.
    SquallLHeart, Jun 5, 2012
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    Logical Junior Member

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    Did that with my '04 after a while it stop staying clipped ....
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    Any way to increase the length of the rear wiper blade to sweep more of the back glass ?
    vindicator, Jul 19, 2012
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    Logical Junior Member

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    i am thinking it is going to be fun to find a replacement blade anywhere but the toy dealer......, much less a different size :)
    Logical, Jul 19, 2012
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    Ashley7 Active Member

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    I haven't looked all that closely, but it seems to be pretty close to reaching the top of the window. I'm not sure there's much room to increase the length without it whacking the top.
    Ashley7, Jul 19, 2012
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    mremaximus "I can't wait to start hammering people" Bubbles

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    I agree! There actually is room to increase the size of the blade, I need to start looking. It's like the wiper is positioned for the passenger more than the driver.
    mremaximus, Jul 19, 2012
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    I did the mod, only need a cutter and hand trim and that's it. Using a OEM one from a Junker Yaris.

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    I agree very much. Lol just leave it be idk y Toyota did it like that most wipers you can just lift right up.
    TC400, Aug 5, 2012
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    i dunno.. most times i don't flip the wiper up completely... just lift it enough to wipe the window underneath.
    SquallLHeart, Aug 7, 2012
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