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09-18-2011, 04:44 PM | #19 |
For everyone that has done this... Are there any tricks to removing the back door trim? All the repair manual says is
4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLYWith this illustration:I'm guessing that you just remove the little handle plate, then slowly pull the whole thing off (similar to other interior trim pieces, e.g. radio trim, A/C trim, etc.). That sound about right? Figure it might be a little easier to ask ahead of time instead of standing there looking at the panel and going, "hmmm?..." while scratching my head.
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09-20-2011, 03:37 PM | #20 |
No tricks. I just went around the edges and pulled straight where I felt a clip. It did take more pull than I originally thought since I didn't want to break any clips
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09-20-2011, 07:14 PM | #21 |
Thanks, sex! (Great user name, by the way!) I figured it was as easy as it sounded: just pull it off. Just didn't want to rush it and break a bunch of clips.
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09-20-2011, 07:24 PM | #22 |
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Hm, I may just do this when I have time this week! Props.
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09-21-2011, 08:30 AM | #23 | |
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09-21-2011, 12:27 PM | #24 |
^^^^ Yes I would like to know also. As it appears the arm looks a bit tweaked.
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My car budget is limited right now so I'm going after all the free/inexpensive mods. I did this one tonight. I probably should have followed the advice about wearing gloves.
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09-23-2011, 05:35 AM | #26 |
Yep I understand about budget constraints. Have you done the one that modifies that cap that we are talking about allowing you to flip the arm all the way from the glass?
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09-23-2011, 10:26 PM | #27 | |
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In the new stopped position the arm is slightly off angle from the cap but it isn't very noticeable unless you are looking for it. Pics of the wiper with the cap on. IMG_4377.JPG IMG_4378.JPG IMG_4381.JPG IMG_4379.JPG IMG_4380.JPG |
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09-23-2011, 10:37 PM | #28 |
You know with the MI decal and the way the arm lines up.....it isn't that bad looking.
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09-24-2011, 12:20 AM | #29 |
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I like this mod. straw from pine trees always get stuck in my wiper blades. I may plan to do this eventually
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09-24-2011, 04:37 PM | #30 |
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Nice DIY! Did it. Love it. Easy and free. Looks sweet too! 25 minutes tops.
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09-24-2011, 05:34 PM | #31 |
Got this done this afternoon and still had time to mow the lawn. What a productive Saturday afternoon! Like Stove mentioned, the end cap angle is off a little bit when the wiper is stopped, but it's not noticeable at all.
About the filth: yesterday it rained while I was driving back home from school, so it was really easy to line up the wiper blade with the new vertical stop position. And it illustrates the purpose of the mod... just imagine all that dirt and crud being wiped across your window instead of being pushed down and away from it! So, yeah, my car's dirty, but that dirt served its purpose. Now to wash the car!
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09-25-2011, 04:17 PM | #32 |
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I did mine today, and yes having a line of dirt to align your new standing position to is very, very useful :)
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11-28-2013, 10:30 AM | #33 |
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cool idea if you want to see the wiper arm every time you check your rear view mirror . but i agree about the dirt , snow wiper arm acts like a shelf for all the crap that get stirred up while driving i want to pull the whole unit off but cant find a nice looking hole cover
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11-28-2013, 12:20 PM | #34 |
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There are many cars that have the wiper positioned as it is in this mod, so I doubt there's much obstruction...
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11-28-2013, 02:36 PM | #36 |
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i cant say i have seen any stock rides with the wiper straight up. hell i don't even use mine i don't like the port hole look after the dirt is only cleared ware the wiper touches the glass i don't live ware severe winter weather is normal
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