Rear Wiper Delete

Some will say it's foolish to remove such a device, but I find rear wipers to be painfully ugly.  They're bulky, they leave weird streaks on the back window, and they're always drooping downward at a saggy angle.  But removing them isn't that tough!

One bolt to remove the wiper arm, three bolts to remove the motor.  That's almost 5lbs in weight reduction right there!  Which we all know will improve gas mileage.

Rear wiper delete

There are many European companies who will make custom plugs to fill the hole in the glass, but I can't justify spending $40 for a glorified cork.

I made my plug for $3, using parts from the hardware section of the local home improvement store.  One flat-top carriage bolt, some rubber spacers to fit in the hole, then a rubber washer and nut to tighten down on the back.  Water will never be seeping through this hole (already rain and car wash tested).

To finish it off, I wrapped the bolt head in gloss black vinyl, giving it a shiny appearance to match the glass.  That is how you lose 5lbs in 5 minutes.