Exterior 1st Gen Rear wiper delete.

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  1. cop1406

    cop1406 New Member

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  2. BThayer23

    BThayer23 Well-Known Member

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    Click on the link above and all your questions will be answered. :popcorn:
     
  3. ScottinBend

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    Anything more than just the 4 screws? Realoem is a bit hazy on this.
     
  4. moreorless

    moreorless New Member

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    Once the screws are out, pull the panel away smartly. Don't be shy.

    ...Les
     
  5. Rally

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    Like Les said, it's nothing more than getting over the loud snapping noise from pulling it off once the screws are out. It's your typical MINI panel...a few screws and the rest is held on with plastic clips that come free with a little persuasion.

    I can't recall since I haven't been in a first gen in a while, but 4 sounds about right. I don't recall there being any hidden or secret screws on that panel.

    In my experience these clips don't have an issue breaking when un-done so you can just re-snap when ready. Just give them a good pound and they'll snap back in.
     
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    :Thumbsup:

    Anyone else have problems with the "nipple" that the rear washer nozzle clips to getting corroded and clogging the nozzle?
     
  7. 1r53

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    I just went down to the local bike shop and picked up a neck plug for 5 bucks
     

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  8. Nathan

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    No hole to plug method...

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    Replace rear glass with GP glass!

    Clean, neat and oh so very different!
     
  9. 1r53

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    Show off:smile5:
     
  10. TBangin23

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    I like the no hole look, looks really clean. I need my rear wiper though. Helps in times like this to get all that damn snow off the boot.
     
  11. moreorless

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    Looks great. Mine is from "FSA"....Full Speed Ahead.

    ...Les
     
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    A better shot of my deletes on the clubman wipers

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  13. TBangin23

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    I do believe if I ever get a clubman instead of a MCS, that I'd be doing this delete. Really makes the car look sweet.
     
  14. 1r53

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    I think its the wheels;)
     
  15. JCC

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    Have I mentioned I need to do this? :)


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