To answer my own question (after some googling and
a conversation with MiniMania) . . .
It looks like they've changed all the available parts from the
earlier Trico to the Valeo part for the later gen 1 MINIs.
Apparently it looks like I need an wiring adapter from the older
3-pin plug to the newer 4-pin plug as well as a newer grommet,
blade, arm, and nut to make the Valeo fit.
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What's a rear wiper?
For that matter, what's a rear window?
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with PelicanParts (from whom I ordered the wiper motor along with the
wrong wiper and arm cover for that motor) and also calling ECS Tuning.
Neither had a clue about these fitment issues. Also got a new arm,
wiper blade, and grommet from MM.
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Why are you hiding your license plate....
Thanks to the interwebz, the whole galaxy knows your plate now...:wink: -
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After getting all the correct parts and waiting for a window in my busy schedule,
I installed the new motor, wiring adapter, grommet, nut, arm with cover, and blade.
It took about 15 minutes from start to finish, and the newer design (Valeo) unit does
a much better job with the spray than the old (Trico) one ever did, even when it was
new, (after adjusting the nozzle aim with a just-thick-enough pin).
:cornut: