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removing rear wiper assembly

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tsunami, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. tsunami

    tsunami Junior Member

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    I want to remove my entire rear wiper assembly. I have never turned the wiper on and have no use for it. I know I can pop off the cover and remove the nut but the assembly does not want to come off. I hesitate to force it so thought I would ask if anyone else has done this.

    Kirk
     
    #1 tsunami, Oct 27, 2011
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    It really is a useless item since I have more visibility through the lower glass pane.
    I would additionally like to know of any "cap" that can be inserted in the resulting hole.
     
    #2 johnmaci, Oct 27, 2011
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    Huh? I've never heard of this request. It's not an eyesore and even if you don't use it for rain it can be most helpful with light snow. Also, maybe because I'm taller but I use the upper window area more than the lower.
     
    #3 fulltank, Oct 27, 2011
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  5. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    It does look much cleaner without that @*#%!! useless rear wiper.

    If 'my' G3 were MY G3 (instead of a company car) I'd delete it before lunch just to see if it improves rear visability.
    Great write-up on the removal.
     
    #5 ETC(SS), Oct 27, 2011
  6. tsunami

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    #6 tsunami, Oct 28, 2011
  7. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

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    on a C, here's how it looks. I am happy, never use that thing.

    [​IMG]
     
    #7 garm, Apr 9, 2013
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    I refer to the Prius rear wiper as "the skylight wiper" and rarely use it.

    I do use the rear wiper often on another of my vehicles since wiper is large and the rear glass is near vertical. The the latter is obviously not so good in terms of aerodynamic drag.
     
    #8 hlunde, Apr 9, 2013
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