rear wiper: does it lift up?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Much More Better, Feb 13, 2010.

  1. Much More Better

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    Can the rear wiper lift off the glass like the front wipers do?
     
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    Yes, spread the bottom ridges and push up. It'll flip out.
     
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    spread the bottom edges of the COVER...LOL. Flip up the cover, then flip up the wiper arm.
     
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    Much More Better,

    +1 on "lifting the cover." Well, partly. Where the heck is it?

    At least on the Gen II, there is a little cover on the top of the wiper drive
    axle that prevents the arm from lifting. I suspect it is the same on your car.

    Here is a pdf courtesy of john1701a that discusses this matter, with photos too!

    View attachment Prius_Maintenance_Wiper_Blade-1.pdf

    Hope this helps.
     
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    Thanks guys!
     
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The difference btwn the Gen 2 and the Gen 3 is that the Gen 2 is fully removeable and the Gen 3's cover is actuall hinged so you won't lose it.
     
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