+- VXOC Astra-J/GTC (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum)
+-- Forum: Astra-J/GTC Section (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=5)
+--- Forum: Request for information (https://vxoc.org.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?fid=24)
+--- Thread: Rear wiper removal (/showthread.php?tid=2234)
Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 28:th-Feb-2016
Hi guys!
I know not everyone likes this mod but has anyone removed their rear wiper and is it easy to do?
Thanks
RE: Rear wiper removal - tucpal - 28:th-Feb-2016
someone did it recently in their progress thread can not remember who it was
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 28:th-Feb-2016
![[Image: 946151_922734857780758_45621944885885815...vw7jeu.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/946151_922734857780758_4562194488588581501_n_zpsxovw7jeu.jpg)
Its easy enough to do mate. Remove the wiper arm from the exterior using a 13mm socket or spanner and then wiggle it free from te motor spindle. On the interior there is a T20 torque screw holding the rear trim panel onto the boot lid so you will want to remove this first. Once the screws out the panel can be pulled off, just be careful not to pull to hard otherwise you risk cracking the plastic. Once thats off and out the way all you need to do is remove the connector from the motor and tape it up securely. Then remove three bolts that hold the motor in place (cant remember what size) and then you can pull it out from the lid and window. Then just pop in a grommet to cover the hole, again I cant remember the size of it but there pennies to buy and you usually get a few in a pack.
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 29:th-Feb-2016
Where do you buy these grommet?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Jj0063 - 29:th-Feb-2016
You can now get glass grommets which are completely flush and look perfect..
https://www.gecleant.de/shop/glasstopfen-fuer-opel.html?page=all
Just need to find them UK based, just measure what size you need & google it!
RE: Rear wiper removal - bhalay207 - 29:th-Feb-2016
That looks alot better than an unsightly rubber bung
Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 29:th-Feb-2016
(29:th-Feb-2016, 09:21:15)bhalay207 Wrote: That looks alot better than an unsightly rubber bung
Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk
i'm gonna get rid of the rubber grommet for this purpose. Plus sometimes ill come back to the car and someones pushed it in.
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 29:th-Feb-2016
(29:th-Feb-2016, 19:44:21)Shorty S91 Wrote:lol who would do that?(29:th-Feb-2016, 09:21:15)bhalay207 Wrote: That looks alot better than an unsightly rubber bung
Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk
i'm gonna get rid of the rubber grommet for this purpose. Plus sometimes ill come back to the car and someones pushed it in.
How much are these & what size we need?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 29:th-Feb-2016
Thats the grommet i bought for my old car and its the one thats in my gtc not sure on the size though
RE: Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 29:th-Feb-2016
I know "kill all wipers" are making one for astras at the moment but not gonna wait! May just use a rubber one for now? Isnt it a 32mm?
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 1:st-Mar-2016
Just went out and took some measurements there and its coming in at 26mm. I checked the size of the grommet I fitted and its 25mm. the 25mm fits but i can pull it out with little resistance. Gonna see if i can find a 26mm glass grommet cheap and try it. worst case scenario if it is a tight fit ill sand round the edges to get it snug.
![[Image: DSC_0802_zpsef7qfozi.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0802_zpsef7qfozi.jpg)
![[Image: DSC_0803_zpsxeov5g01.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0803_zpsxeov5g01.jpg)
Ive just ordered one so ill let you know how it goes. Some places are charging upwards of 20 quid for these just for the glass. the one ive bought has the adhesive and its still relatively cheap at £10
RE: Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 1:st-Mar-2016
Okay yeah let me know! I have 100's of 25mm at work shame really
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 1:st-Mar-2016
(1:st-Mar-2016, 19:07:00)Dannydyer Wrote: Okay yeah let me know! I have 100's of 25mm at work shame really
as I said im using a 25mm grommet just now and it keeps the rain out. I would just prefer it to be a bit tighter
RE: Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 1:st-Mar-2016
Might use a 25mm for now as a temporary fix
RE: Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 2:nd-Mar-2016
(1:st-Mar-2016, 19:23:57)Shorty S91 Wrote:(1:st-Mar-2016, 19:07:00)Dannydyer Wrote: Okay yeah let me know! I have 100's of 25mm at work shame really
as I said im using a 25mm grommet just now and it keeps the rain out. I would just prefer it to be a bit tighter
Did you use anything to seal it?
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 2:nd-Mar-2016
Nah just popped it in there haha!
The glass grommet arrived today so it has been fitted
![[Image: IMG_20160302_144254_zpsopgapgv5.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160302_144254_zpsopgapgv5.jpg)
This is a 25mm grommet. I went out and measured again a few times. Just thought that 26mm would have been to tight and would have needed sanding around the edges.
![[Image: IMG_20160302_150554_zpssapahbqh.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160302_150554_zpssapahbqh.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_20160302_150607_zps5foifaqq.jpg]](https://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t561/shorty_s91/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160302_150607_zps5foifaqq.jpg)
This came with a little bag of black sealant. I just covered the entire grommet in sealant and popped it in and held it in place for a few minutes. Afterwards I got some silicone spray and covered the outside with it and rubbed my fingers around the outside of the grommet so there is a nice smooth seal, just wipe away any excess sealant and apply silicone spray to help create a good smooth seal.
This is the link for the grommet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291617168791?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 2:nd-Mar-2016
Looks good... I too spoke to kill my wiper and they are only a week or 2 away from having a flush kit so shall wait.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 2:nd-Mar-2016
this one sits flush, this was it just after I fitted. I went back out after 5 minutes and ran a card over the area so that it pushes in slightly so that its all smooth
RE: Rear wiper removal - Dannydyer - 2:nd-Mar-2016
Looks good !
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 2:nd-Mar-2016
It does look good
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - sheppy1 - 6:th-Mar-2016
I like the look of it! But what happens when the rear screen gets filthy? Just gonna have to keep wiping it before you get in?
Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - mrtc - 6:th-Mar-2016
unless your going all in smooothing over the whole car, handles badges, etc etc i think its a backwards mod, ive owned cars that didnt have rear wipers as they didnt come standard, its a right faff
RE: Rear wiper removal - bhalay207 - 6:th-Mar-2016
I remember a saloon I used to have, the rear window had no wiper and it end a nightmare
Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - sheppy1 - 6:th-Mar-2016
Balls to it then... Not gonna do it myself
Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 6:th-Mar-2016
Oh the rear wiper is crap on the gtc and at £30 a piece to replace I'd rather a dirty window!
And my car never gets that dirty anyway.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - bhalay207 - 6:th-Mar-2016
(6:th-Mar-2016, 18:19:49)J1ODYA Wrote: Oh the rear wiper is crap on the gtc and at £30 a piece to replace I'd rather a dirty window!
And my car never gets that dirty anyway.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
![[Image: 49c8c8644bad90fd14a2003a4a08f2f7.jpg]](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/49c8c8644bad90fd14a2003a4a08f2f7.jpg)
Not sure where you got £30 from mate
Sent from my LG G4 using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 6:th-Mar-2016
Genuine Vauxhall ones... you can get them for £6 off ebay but they are crap.
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Shorty S91 - 6:th-Mar-2016
I tend to use my mirrors more than i do look out of the rear window, cars cleaned at least once a week anyway and its constantly raining in scotland anyway, so its never bothered me
Rear wiper removal - Tonto - 6:th-Mar-2016
I'm contemplating doing this too but living in Newcastle it mainly rains and rear screen gets dirty quickly!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - Kris - 5:th-Jul-2016
Guys I'm doing this now. Just done the 3 10mm bolts and how the hell do you separate the wiper from the motor lol?
Rear wiper removal - Tonto - 5:th-Jul-2016
It's stiff but it does just pull apart. If you try twisting the wiper to loosen it a little.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 5:th-Jul-2016
Wiggle it...
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - stigeye - 5:th-Jul-2016
Don't undo the bolts, remove the wiper blade before you undo the bolts. I put some grips on the metal body attached to the bolt on the outside and twisted/ wiggled it a little and it just popped off.
RE: Rear wiper removal - Kris - 6:th-Jul-2016
My bad lads, i forgot to take the plastic bit off to reveal the nut before attempting to loosen it lol!! All done now though and looks much better. cheers.
RE: Rear wiper removal - stigeye - 6:th-Jul-2016
(6:th-Jul-2016, 10:25:56)Kris Wrote: My bad lads, i forgot to take the plastic bit off to reveal the nut before attempting to loosen it lol!! All done now though and looks much better. cheers.
I saw your post last night on Facebook saying you forgot to undo the wiper blade bolt, have to say I did chuckle... rather loudly
May as well put up a picture of my effort on this thread...
Rear wiper removal - Tonto - 6:th-Jul-2016
(6:th-Jul-2016, 10:31:13)stigeye Wrote:(6:th-Jul-2016, 10:25:56)Kris Wrote: My bad lads, i forgot to take the plastic bit off to reveal the nut before attempting to loosen it lol!! All done now though and looks much better. cheers.
I saw your post last night on Facebook saying you forgot to undo the wiper blade bolt, have to say I did chuckle... rather loudly
May as well put up a picture of my effort on this thread...
Me too
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RE: Rear wiper removal - J1ODYA - 6:th-Jul-2016
lol doh
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk