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Windshield Wiper Install
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| Maximus1 |
01-29-2025 12:10 PM |
Windshield Wiper Install
Still waiting on the kit, but trying to plan out as much as I can. I have to install wipers or the state won’t title the car. The assembly manual is not overly detailed, if you know what I mean. My question is about drilling the 45 degree hole. The manual pretty much has you ballpark the 45 degree angle by drilling the tip perpendicular then angling the drill 45 degrees to form the hole. That method seems like it leaves a lot of room for error. Has anyone used a 45 degree angle guide? I’m thinking about marking the holes, then removing the windshield, then place an angle guide to drill the hole. Curious if anyone has used a guide or has a good recommendation to drill a nice clean hole. The wiper installation looks like one of the more difficult steps, IMO.
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| cobrabritt83 |
02-13-2025 10:57 AM |
I drilled a pilot hole with a very small drill bit eyeballed at 45 degrees first. If you're unsure what 45 degrees looks like, you get a polycast protractor and hold it on top the drill when you're drilling the pilot hole. Then I used a hole saw in reverse to drill the right size hole. As long as your close it will be fine. The most important thing is to make sure the cable going to the motor and the wipers are as straight as possible. Any little bind will kink the cable and the wiper won't work. I personally did not care for the wiper kit.
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| Maximus1 |
02-14-2025 03:39 PM |
Thank you! Yes, I am not looking forward to this part.
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| PaulProe |
02-14-2025 05:10 PM |
Put masking tape over the area you plan to drill. Will help reduce any chipping. The location of the hole is critical - measured from the base of the window, not from the hood opening or dash.
When I drill them, I locate the hole with a smaller drill, then go increasing larger till I am at the diameter I want, all at 90degrees. Then I angle the drill and cut on the side to generate the angled opening.
We all have our ways of doing things.
Paul
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| Speedwaypj |
02-23-2025 08:38 AM |
Yes, Follow suggestions! Carefully - watch hole saw doesn't jump.
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