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Removing rear wiper on C2 coupe

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Ensure you have some sealant (i used clear aquarium sealant) to seal the rubber washer to the body.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi All, Has anyone removed the rear wiper on their 996? If so, how quick/easy is the process or would you recommend getting it done professionally? JK

POST 2Original post

I have not. If you have the tools then I would consider it a diy job. Remove external wiper, then inside car I believe you can access rear shelf/rear window panel to remove motor. (when I removed my engine I do not recall seeing wiper motor from engine bay) Make sure you protect rear glass. I am not sure if this will flag an error on diags, perhaps removing fuse will confirm.

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I have, relatively easy job. bought a wiper delete plug from ebay like this - ( https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-996-Rear-Wiper-Delete-Plug-Billet-Aluminum-Anodized-Plug-Black-Satin-/320901389552 ). Remove wiper blade arm. Then from the inside remove back panel under the windscreen and remove bolts and plugs, you'll need to angle the motor around a little to get it out. - removal done in 15mins. took 20-30mins to put in plug mainly because it kept moving, i'd suggest a second pair of hands to hold stuff in place. Ensure you have some sealant (i used clear aquarium sealant) to seal the rubber washer to the body. ensure you have some lock tight to hold the nut in place on the plug. its a good 6 months since i did mine but if i can do it then anyone can.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Great, thanks for the feedback. I'm in two minds whether to do mine or not. I like the look of the car without but it's not a massive thing.

POST 5Original post

Its an easily reversible mod. give it a shot i suspect you'll like it

POST 6Original post

I know they might look a bit unsightly, but if you drive the car in the rain it is a feature I wouldn't want to be without. Then there is the issue of the dash button. It would drive me mad having the button there, and it not do anything! That would have to come out too, and another blanking plug would be almost as difficult to live with...... [8|]

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