1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Gen 4 Rear Wiper Delete

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Plus IV, Mar 4, 2016.

  1. j12piprius

    j12piprius Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2018
    35
    10
    0
    Location:
    Central California Coast
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    The 10mm bolt is removed, but the rear wiper arm doesn't budge.
    Presuming the 2012 plug-in is quite similar, is there something I missed?
     
  2. William Redoubt

    William Redoubt Senior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2016
    1,215
    1,164
    1
    Location:
    Coronado Island, California
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I am wondering if that hole couldn't be used for a CB radio antenna?
     
  3. Plus IV

    Plus IV LowGen4

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2011
    452
    399
    0
    Location:
    Ladera Ranch, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Four Touring
    You just need to jiggle it a little harder. It will come off.


    2016 Prius 4 Touring
    IG - LowGen4
    Megan Racing Coil overs
    Niche Targa 18x8
     
    sfv41901 likes this.
  4. j12piprius

    j12piprius Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2018
    35
    10
    0
    Location:
    Central California Coast
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Thanks. I sprayed wd40 on it yesterday, pulled straight up this morning and it popped right off.
    There was considerable rust at the base of the threads. Now to take the rest off and plug the hole.
     
    Plus IV likes this.
  5. j12piprius

    j12piprius Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 28, 2018
    35
    10
    0
    Location:
    Central California Coast
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    I got the lower and side panels off, but the top two are tough. They pull out a little and bounce right back with nothing coming loose and the hatch swings down. I'm concerned about breaking something, including my fingers. Any suggestions? :eek:

    Whew, that was tough. I finally got the big panel off, then the last one that covers the motor. Removing the motor was easy. I put the gasket back upside down, and am leaving the panels off while looking for a plug. Thanks much for the photos and instructions.
     
    #45 j12piprius, May 15, 2018
    Last edited: May 15, 2018
  6. Brandon Kennedy

    Brandon Kennedy Junior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2019
    63
    26
    0
    Location:
    Morristown Tn
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Four Touring
    I have looked everywhere for this 10mm nut... where the hell is it lol
     

    Attached Files: