Long time reader, first time poster. There's very little on here about a proper removal of the rear-wiper. A few complaints about rattle from the sub and one idea to remove the wiper arm and put an antennae ball on the nipple left sticking out. I'm not diggin the bass rattle and just like a cleaner look on my polar white. I removed the rear badges last weekend and now I'm thinking that the rear wiper has got to go. Anybody have a DIY on this? I'm thinking remove the entire wiper assembly and put a matching polar white cap, or whatever color ya got, in the hole. Ideas anybody? Photos? Thanks.

the wiper arm itself requires a little bit of persuasion to remove.
first, pop off the plastic cover.
then remove the nut with a 10mm socket.
screw the nut back on about 3-4 threads.
hold on to the wiper shft at the bast and pull while you whack the nut with a hammer one good time.
it will pop loose, then remove the nut.

as for removing the whole motor, i dont know.
Denny?

randode, Thanks for the tips on removing the arm. I haven't looked at it in too much detail yet but this'll help. I thought I read in a post that you removed the wiper from your xB. What did you do with the sticking out parts, or how are you concealing what's left? I'm assuming you didn't go with the antennae ball idea.

Here's an idea...

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4900&highlight=faucet

I work at a plastics machine shop. If it was worth it, I could design a a cover to fit over the peg. The downside is machining minimums aren't cheap. So far, I don't think it's worth looking into.

actually, i sell either a chrome bullet or a chrome skull that screws right over the existing stud. The bullet style is on my website, i havent posted a pic of the skull yet. They are priced at $4 each, or $7 for two.

Why would you want to get rid of it anyways......I think the rear whiper is very handy and looks good on the xB?

Why would you want to get rid of it anyways......I think the rear whiper is very handy and looks good on the xB?

If you've got a sub in the back, the wiper rattles like a cheap dealer license plate frame. I don't really hear it when I'm inside the car but it's pretty obvious from the outside.

Also, I like the clean exterior. I'm not a 'load my car up with flea-market or Kragen accessories' type. I love the look of the back of this box:

http://members.cox.net/inazuma2/images/Scion005.jpg

Leave it to Randode to have EVERYTHING. 8)
That cat's alway's thinkin.

How do you open that hatch again? (reference "clean look" picture above) :)
It must be remote operated. That doesn't look too tricky actually since the solenoid on the back hatch is already electronic.

It's been done before... but...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/p431e20cfede3442a3122d177722a8564/f9c92a6f.jpg

http://jacks-gear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=AntBalls

:D

...I think of the wiper as kinda like the little tail in the back of the moo. I need that tail!

LOl. Yeah, Dulcimoo, now the challenge is figuring out how to add a little tuft of hair to the end that would stand up to the rain and wiping...

I laugh every time I see the title to this thread *(De-wiping my XB's rear). I automatically think, "Ummmm... toilet paper is good for that."

has anyone taken the shaft off yet?

look up a username Piston. He has removed everything from the back of his and it looks great.

Great person too. I emailed him with questions about this subject and he was very helpful.

I plan to remove the entire rear wiper assembly when I get my box and after seeing his done, I'm even more sure.

very easy to remove the motor....open the hatch and look up...there's i believe 6 rivet thangs around the bottom part of the hatch and one in the middle...pop them out with a flat head screwdriver....be careful the middle one is a _____...

then pull that cover away to reveal the motor's THREE 10mm nuts....undo them and the wiring harness attached to it, flip that black rubber grommet jaunt out, flip it around and reinstall, then shove a quarter in the hole on the outside to prevent leakage

very simple i'll see if i can't get pics of the whole 5 min mod in a couple days i have to find my digi cam's link cable...:-D

Jeff

very easy to remove the motor....open the hatch and look up...there's i believe 6 rivet thangs around the bottom part of the hatch and one in the middle...pop them out with a flat head screwdriver....be careful the middle one is a _____...


Jeff

your right :!: the middle one is a _____ :!: i couldnt wait to do it and saw how easy it was to remove the motor , so i actually did it my self ,thanks though for the replies :D

Or spend an outrageous amount of money and order a wiperless hatch from Japan, where the wiper is optional instead of standard. Have some of that (silly) JDM status. :wink:

I did the flush mount camera mod :idea: , to fill the hole and it helps when backing up, changing lanes and tailgaters :!:

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QgADA24TbXwmYTOJjdI7F9BEnORgdWY10qPqVjA3oOnFlo0UpqygJMG23BvEUJm7E8*VY8f5C!Z9tP9rUuUYYdMclI79sA5iZJ!rJwNztms/RS_R3.jpg?dc=4675467953107641837

I did the camera mod :idea: , to fill the hole and it helps when backing up, changing lanes and tailgaters :!:

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0QgADA24TbXwmYTOJjdI7F9BEnORgdWY10qPqVjA3oOnFlo0UpqygJMG23BvEUJm7E8*VY8f5C!Z9tP9rUuUYYdMclI79sA5iZJ!rJwNztms/RS_R3.jpg?dc=4675467953107641837
Dave, the camera mod is sweet. If I wasnt such a tight ___, I would do that to my xB.

Thanks Randode,

Hey how is AZ? I might be going to visit my folks in Sun City this weekend... anything happening out there Saturday night?

Tell Kristal hello, and still diggin the bB overlay you hooked me up with! (BUY RANDODE RACING PRODUCTS) also if anyone out in AZ is seriously interested in a great tires rims and spring strut package let me know and I will see if it is possible to hook someone up while I am there... http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=257602

Thanks Randode,

Hey how is AZ? I might be going to visit my folks in Sun City this weekend... anything happening out there Saturday night?

Tell Kristal hello, and still diggin the bB overlay you hooked me up with! (BUY RANDODE RACING PRODUCTS) also if anyone out in AZ is seriously interested in a great tires rims and spring strut package let me know and I will see if it is possible to hook someone up while I am there... http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=257602
dude, we hit the Pavilions car show in Scottsdale every week. usually about 10-15 Scions. You should roll with us. Sun City is 5 minutes from my house.

Cool, cool...

I probably won't be drivin the "Toy xBox" but really want to meet up and check it out...

oh yeah forgot in my last post I have a new Island Motorsports double sided CF hood for sale as well that I could also bring in anyone is seriously interested in it.

Please PM me your contact info so I can meet up with ya.

Thanks and hope to see you guys this weekend.

Dave M

Cowtinuing from what sci started ...

No sci ... TP is for Wiping. De-Wiping is putting it back after you took it off ... yuck!

(from scifire):-(De-wiping my XB's rear). I automatically think, "Ummmm... toilet paper is good for that."

Here is my attempt at getting rid of the rear wiper. I removed everything and used a clip like the ones that hold the carpet down. The clip is just smooth shiny black. I used silicone to hold it in place. I think it came out pretty decent. I couldn't stand the rattle from the wiper with my 2 Cadence 12" Triplex subs. The wiper would bounce off the glass when I had it turned up.

http://www.totallyboardz.com/scion/back1.jpg
http://www.totallyboardz.com/scion/back2.jpg

The removal has already been posted on, but its pretty easy. You can use the same grommet that seals in the spare tire well in that hole on the outside. Pretty soon I'm having it filled in at a body shop though. I wish it was centered or else I'd put in a camera, but I'd rather just get rid of it.

the wiper arm itself requires a little bit of persuasion to remove.
first, pop off the plastic cover.
then remove the nut with a 10mm socket.
screw the nut back on about 3-4 threads.
hold on to the wiper shft at the bast and pull while you whack the nut with a hammer one good time.
it will pop loose, then remove the nut.

as for removing the whole motor, i dont know.
Denny?

Thank this was very helpful. The worse part was whacking the nut with a hammer. :nails: made me a little nervous to swing a hammer at my car but it worked perfectly. I removed the motor and everything that was also pretty simple. I flipped the black rubber piece to fill the hole for now it looks fine.

Thanks again.

Why would you want to get rid of it anyways......I think the rear whiper is very handy and looks good on the xB?

i hate the rear wiper. every since i got the xb ive been planning on taking it off. finally did this weekend. it looks a lot cleaner without it... planning on debagding this weekend...

there is one other way to get rid of that wiper.....
http://www.randode.com/shaved.jpg

OOOh a new Project? :wink:

BTW thank you for the tein hatch covers. i messed up on them cuse i was in a rush but otherwise they look awesome and everything!

this is my xB, debadged and without wiper
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b119/tincito/DSC00125.jpg

^^ Lookin good bro!

Gotta come back up and see that thing. Is that behind target in spring valley?

Thanks!
naaa thats in miramar, FL

very clean lhcblkxb, i like the all black. keep up the good work.

those lights in person are awesome. a little too dark for a select few but overall done very well