Post by z3n on Dec 6, 2005 17:49:25 GMT 10
18th nov 05
rear wiper vertical conversion
Just had 2 exams, bored as...
Decide to pull apart the car
resulting this DIY mod.
First need to take off the plastic which is at the base of the wiper
remove it by pulling the corners outwards, then it comes off
Once the cover is removed, a 10mm hexagonal socket wrench is needed to remove the bolt.
(be aware not to apply excess pressure else it could damage the threading of the screw, or even damage/crack the wiper)
After the bolt is removed, the wiper is then removed.
Now open your hatch so you have access to the inside.
At the base of the door you will see 2 clips. to remove these use pen tip or similar to press centre section, once depressed, the clip will pop out for easier removal.
Next is to remove the plastic handle. I think your suppose to use a flat head screwdriver or such to slip into the area's where the 2 slots are. But you could skip this step, as I found out from the following step that the handle would just pop out.
Now is time to remove the plastic panel from the rear door.
Start by pulling from the outermost edge (preferably the corners near the window) and work your way around. Don't be too afraid to use a little force, as the plastic panel is held by 10 white clips shown.
Once the panel is removed, it allows easier access to the motor for the rear wiper.
Using the 10mm wrench, remove the 3 screws.
(note, there is a plastic section of the cable connected to the metal, i used some pliers to squeeze it out. also take note of the location of the screw with a washer connected to the wire, and the position of the 2 wires connecting to the motor. You'll need to where they go when you try to put it back later on..)
Using a Philips head screw driver(+), remove the cross headed screws.
This is what the motor/gear look like
The circle shows the section of the gear which needs to cut/drilled to make room for the rod
(note, its very greasy making it difficult, and also don't cut/drill too deep as there is an electrical connector on the other side of the gear.)
Once the knob is cut/drilled, and the rod is put into place, this is what it should look like.
Now replace the metal backing, and the connecting wires to test it out.
Make sure you test it before putting back the plastic panel incase you made a mistake somewhere
Place the wiper vertically and test if it swings in the right direction, and ends in the right position before putting all the panels back.
The end result:
cheers
rear wiper vertical conversion
Just had 2 exams, bored as...
Decide to pull apart the car
resulting this DIY mod.
First need to take off the plastic which is at the base of the wiper
remove it by pulling the corners outwards, then it comes off
Once the cover is removed, a 10mm hexagonal socket wrench is needed to remove the bolt.
(be aware not to apply excess pressure else it could damage the threading of the screw, or even damage/crack the wiper)
After the bolt is removed, the wiper is then removed.
Now open your hatch so you have access to the inside.
At the base of the door you will see 2 clips. to remove these use pen tip or similar to press centre section, once depressed, the clip will pop out for easier removal.
Next is to remove the plastic handle. I think your suppose to use a flat head screwdriver or such to slip into the area's where the 2 slots are. But you could skip this step, as I found out from the following step that the handle would just pop out.
Now is time to remove the plastic panel from the rear door.
Start by pulling from the outermost edge (preferably the corners near the window) and work your way around. Don't be too afraid to use a little force, as the plastic panel is held by 10 white clips shown.
Once the panel is removed, it allows easier access to the motor for the rear wiper.
Using the 10mm wrench, remove the 3 screws.
(note, there is a plastic section of the cable connected to the metal, i used some pliers to squeeze it out. also take note of the location of the screw with a washer connected to the wire, and the position of the 2 wires connecting to the motor. You'll need to where they go when you try to put it back later on..)
Using a Philips head screw driver(+), remove the cross headed screws.
This is what the motor/gear look like
The circle shows the section of the gear which needs to cut/drilled to make room for the rod
(note, its very greasy making it difficult, and also don't cut/drill too deep as there is an electrical connector on the other side of the gear.)
Once the knob is cut/drilled, and the rod is put into place, this is what it should look like.
Now replace the metal backing, and the connecting wires to test it out.
Make sure you test it before putting back the plastic panel incase you made a mistake somewhere
Place the wiper vertically and test if it swings in the right direction, and ends in the right position before putting all the panels back.
The end result:
cheers
