Removing rear wiper - Toyota Yaris Forums

fred812 · 09-07-2006, 10:08 AM

Does anyone use the rear wiper? The glass is almost vertical, only have my hatch a few days would like to remove the wiper for a really clean looking rear debadged look. Hate that darn wiper. Do you think I'm shooting myself in the foot if I remove it for looks or can anyone please comment if its that usefull???

stuffy · 09-07-2006, 10:46 AM

i find it very useful, the rear window really collects water, even in light rain.

i keep thinking about how much it must suck to not have the rear wiper.

Violin · 09-07-2006, 11:12 AM

I like having one too. Give it a few weeks before you decide.

GabL · 09-07-2006, 12:15 PM

Well, won't you have a hole on the body after you remove the wiper? How would that be a clean look?? I rather have a wiper than a screw sticking out from the liftgate. Plus it works in rainy day or when your car gets all the dirt after the rain.

However, I would like to ask does anyone know how to replace the rear wiper? Coz it seems the rear wiper can't lift up 90 degree like the front one? How am I suppose to replace it if needed? And there's a plastic housing covering it too. Thank you!

fred812 · 09-07-2006, 12:31 PM

Wanted to bolt on a 911 Whale tail to cover the hole! LOL just kidding!

fred812 · 09-07-2006, 01:08 PM

Pop off the black plastic cap, then you can easily remove the wiper blade

fred812 · 09-07-2006, 01:11 PM

sry last pix

GabL · 09-07-2006, 02:07 PM

Cool! Thanks for the instruction!

07WYarisRS · 09-07-2006, 03:58 PM

Just leeve it unless you plan on removing the motor shaft/motor, filling the hole and re-painting the hatch.
It's going to look retarded with the motorshaft poking out of the hatch.

Besides if you ever decide to drive this car in the winter you will be happy you kept it on there. The snow, salt and slush from the road builds up on the rear window like you would not believe, just as driving down dusty roads will.
yes it is that useful.

TrancosRt · 09-07-2006, 07:58 PM

I don't knwo how I ever drove without the rear wipper. I constantly use it!!!

stuffy · 09-07-2006, 09:21 PM

i wish it had an intermittent mode though, that is the only draw back.

GabL · 09-07-2006, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuffy

i wish it had an intermittent mode though, that is the only draw back.

yeah, found it a bit fast for not so heavy rain... and too much trouble to do it manually.

mikeukrainetz · 09-07-2006, 11:44 PM

the only time I use it is when I cant see out the back window backing out of my driveway, wouldnt be too cool to drive over the neighbor kid.
Im going to pull mine at some point in time, maybe this spring.

03Z33 · 09-08-2006, 03:38 AM

You can purchase a nice fitting plastic cap that will seal up the whole at most hardware stores.... or you can purchase the billet aluminum one from C-One through Bulletproof.

I've yet to use the rear wiper on mine... probably will remove it for weight savings and aerodynamics eventually

argylesocks · 09-08-2006, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuffy

i find it very useful, the rear window really collects water, even in light rain.

i keep thinking about how much it must suck to not have the rear wiper.

same here.
while it may look nicer without one...ill choose function over fashion.

argylesocks · 09-08-2006, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

the only time I use it is when I cant see out the back window backing out of my driveway, wouldnt be too cool to drive over the neighbor kid.
Im going to pull mine at some point in time, maybe this spring.

hahaha. after you mention not wanted to run over the neighbor's kid, u say you are still going to pull it. :) that kid must be a little brat!! :)

Jfoofoo · 09-08-2006, 10:55 AM

Is there a place that sells color matching wiper or can it be painted?

*Chris07LB* · 09-08-2006, 07:21 PM

Looks like someone else with a Polar, has blacked out their rear emblem...

09-07-2006, 10:08 AM	#1
fred812 Authorized User Drives: 2007 5 spd Hatch White Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pa Posts: 117	Removing rear wiper Does anyone use the rear wiper? The glass is almost vertical, only have my hatch a few days would like to remove the wiper for a really clean looking rear debadged look. Hate that darn wiper. Do you think I'm shooting myself in the foot if I remove it for looks or can anyone please comment if its that usefull???

09-07-2006, 12:31 PM	#5
fred812 Authorized User Drives: 2007 5 spd Hatch White Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pa Posts: 117	Wanted to bolt on a 911 Whale tail to cover the hole! LOL just kidding! Last edited by fred812; 09-07-2006 at 12:53 PM.

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stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i find it very useful, the rear window really collects water, even in light rain. i keep thinking about how much it must suck to not have the rear wiper.

09-07-2006, 11:12 AM	#3
Violin View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,592	I like having one too. Give it a few weeks before you decide.

09-07-2006, 12:15 PM	#4
GabL I want JDM bumpers! View User's Garage Drives: 5 Dr Yaris RS in Blazing Blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 419	Well, won't you have a hole on the body after you remove the wiper? How would that be a clean look?? I rather have a wiper than a screw sticking out from the liftgate. Plus it works in rainy day or when your car gets all the dirt after the rain. However, I would like to ask does anyone know how to replace the rear wiper? Coz it seems the rear wiper can't lift up 90 degree like the front one? How am I suppose to replace it if needed? And there's a plastic housing covering it too. Thank you!

09-07-2006, 02:07 PM	#8
GabL I want JDM bumpers! View User's Garage Drives: 5 Dr Yaris RS in Blazing Blue Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 419	Cool! Thanks for the instruction!

09-07-2006, 03:58 PM	#9
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	Just leeve it unless you plan on removing the motor shaft/motor, filling the hole and re-painting the hatch. It's going to look retarded with the motorshaft poking out of the hatch. Besides if you ever decide to drive this car in the winter you will be happy you kept it on there. The snow, salt and slush from the road builds up on the rear window like you would not believe, just as driving down dusty roads will. yes it is that useful.

09-07-2006, 07:58 PM	#10
TrancosRt View User's Garage Drives: 07 Silver HB Yaris Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 289	I don't knwo how I ever drove without the rear wipper. I constantly use it!!!

09-07-2006, 09:21 PM	#11
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i wish it had an intermittent mode though, that is the only draw back.

09-07-2006, 11:44 PM	#13
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	the only time I use it is when I cant see out the back window backing out of my driveway, wouldnt be too cool to drive over the neighbor kid. Im going to pull mine at some point in time, maybe this spring.

09-08-2006, 03:38 AM	#14
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	You can purchase a nice fitting plastic cap that will seal up the whole at most hardware stores.... or you can purchase the billet aluminum one from C-One through Bulletproof. I've yet to use the rear wiper on mine... probably will remove it for weight savings and aerodynamics eventually

09-08-2006, 10:55 AM	#17
Jfoofoo Drives: 07 Yaris HB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 90	Is there a place that sells color matching wiper or can it be painted?

09-08-2006, 07:21 PM	#18
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Looks like someone else with a Polar, has blacked out their rear emblem...