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ryans
Posts:16

Posted:10/25/2005 12:42 PM
Can anyone show a picture of the correct way to install the wiper? I have the correct wiper and the special bracket on the chrome window frame. I am not sure how it is attached to the frame other than a nut at the end of the wiper shaft. Is there a sealing gasket or washer under the attaching nut? Is there a spacer between the wiper body and the outside windshield frame? Steve Ryan.

bill
Posts:109

Posted:10/25/2005 7:31 PM
Here is a picture from the Cabriolet site

bill
Posts:109

Posted:10/25/2005 8:27 PM
another picture

A400 Guy
Posts:57

Posted:10/26/2005 1:38 PM

Steve:

When I took my car apart I found a small rubber washer/grommet surrounding the wiper shaft where it passes through the windshield frame on the outside (chromed) surface. This rubber piece was underneath a small chromed washer that was in place under the nut holding the wiper in place. Upon reassembly I modified an appropriately sized rubber grommet to fit.

A400 Guy

ryans
Posts:16

Posted:10/26/2005 3:45 PM
Thank you for the response. I have all the pars pictured and described, but it just looks like something is missing. I was going to make a spacer (tube) to fill the gap and keep from crushing the chrome frames.

A400 Guy
Posts:57

Posted:10/26/2005 5:22 PM

Steve:

You could fabricate a spacer tube, but I don't really think it's necessary. My guess is that you'd probably strip the wiper shaft threads before you collapsed the windshield frame bracket. Also given the size of the holes in the frame and realizing that you will need a spacer tube with a larger OD than the hole, you may find that you end up with an unwieldy assembly. Just my thoughts .... Let us know what you ultimately decide to do.

A400 Guy

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