Possible Rear Wiper Mod
#1
Possible Rear Wiper Mod
The rear wiper on our SS has pretty much deteriorated beyond use. I finally remembered when I has the car and had the time to stop at the auto parts store.
I decided to change out the wiper in the parking lot even though it was below freezing. I knew better, but I went ahead and did it. Of course when taking off the base cover, (#10 in the below diagram), the piece that goes along the shaft snapped off.
One of the things that has bothered be about the rear wiper is that you're no able to pull it very for off the glass when cleaing the rear glass. now, with that piece missing, the wiper will stay 90 degrees from the glass. The cover snapped back in place, and seems secure.
I'm going to watch it, and if it holds up, I'll make the same mod to the '07. If not, it looks like the part is under $5, so I'll just replace it.
The new rear wiper (Trico Exact Fit) works great BTW
I decided to change out the wiper in the parking lot even though it was below freezing. I knew better, but I went ahead and did it. Of course when taking off the base cover, (#10 in the below diagram), the piece that goes along the shaft snapped off.
One of the things that has bothered be about the rear wiper is that you're no able to pull it very for off the glass when cleaing the rear glass. now, with that piece missing, the wiper will stay 90 degrees from the glass. The cover snapped back in place, and seems secure.
I'm going to watch it, and if it holds up, I'll make the same mod to the '07. If not, it looks like the part is under $5, so I'll just replace it.
The new rear wiper (Trico Exact Fit) works great BTW
Last edited by ChevyMgr; 01-05-2011 at 01:55 PM. Reason: reduced pic size
#3
That's exactly what broke off. I searched before posting, but didn't see anything about it. I wish I'd known years ago
#4
For those wondering how to do it check it out here: Rear Wiper Mod
#7
Should have came that way from the factory
time invested: 4.7 seconds
#8
Car Wash Question
After modifying the rear wiper - has anyone had an issue when going through a carwash and the air from the dryers or the rotating brushes hits the rear window??? Just asking before I do mine - I take pride in hand washing and waxing mine, but occasionally I like to take it in to get all the sand/salt washed off the bottom.
#9
I did that mod to mine as well....then I just removed the entire assembly (motor included), and filled the hole with a painted-to-match plug.
Now the sub-WHOOPERS have to pick on the FRONT wipers!
Now the sub-WHOOPERS have to pick on the FRONT wipers!
#10
After modifying the rear wiper - has anyone had an issue when going through a carwash and the air from the dryers or the rotating brushes hits the rear window??? Just asking before I do mine - I take pride in hand washing and waxing mine, but occasionally I like to take it in to get all the sand/salt washed off the bottom.
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