View Full Version : Polo Rear Wiper Conversion Guide
BeezaDave
28-12-2010, 10:24
This is a very popular mod on here and I have seen requests for a guide so here it is!
The original, ugly wiper:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0644.jpg
The original wiper cap pops straight off but might be quiet stiff if it hasn't been removed recently. In my case it had never been opened but still came off quiet easily.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0645.jpg
The only thing holding on the original wiper is that nut. Bit of spanner work and a nice shot of WD40 and it eventually came off.
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0647.jpg
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0648.jpg
The new wiper is a straight swap in terms of installation but there can be a problem with the wiper cap being too big and touching the rear windscreen. The rear windscreen washer can also be blocked by the cap. I had this problem and filed about 2mm off the bottom of the cap. Tested it and all works fine:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0650.jpg
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0649.jpg
Im guessing that this guide would work for the Ibiza aero wiper also and that wiper would not need modification.
Hope this helps. Any questions or comments, post them up :D
Guinness
28-12-2010, 11:45
Could probably do with being moved to the FAQ area with the other stickies but well done.
Torred1771
28-12-2010, 11:51
well done id like to swap my rear wiper in my leon for one like this
Blanco92
28-12-2010, 14:10
Nice work Dave, will bear this in mind when I get my Polo wiper. :D
gezmeister
28-12-2010, 14:15
well done id like to swap my rear wiper in my leon for one like this
MK5 golf conversion kit is on ebay as an upgrade for mk4 golfs. so should be a straight fit on our leons :)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220712824714&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
jamie8954
29-12-2010, 12:56
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great_kahn
30-12-2010, 16:19
Ive take the nut off, but the wiper arm wont come off. Seems to be siezed on. Tried WD40... any other tips!?!?
gezmeister
30-12-2010, 16:23
It will need a good firm tug (no jokes please lol)
It probably hasn't been off since it came out of the factory, so it won't be easy, but perseverance will prevail :)
great_kahn
30-12-2010, 16:28
It will need a good firm tug (no jokes please lol)
It probably hasn't been off since it came out of the factory, so it won't be easy, but perseverance will prevail :)
I have tugged it quite alot :happy:, im worried i might pull the bloody boot off...
Reckon im gonna leave the WD40 to soak in a bit perhaps?
try pulling and twisting
I had the same problem I could not get it off
tried loads of WD40 overnight as well and still wouldn't budge
seems there is a knack to it! :(
try some plusgas, WD40 is a lubricant rather than a penetrating release fluid :)
Guinness
30-12-2010, 20:07
Its all about the angle rather than the lubricant just stick with it and it will come off.
Mine never gets garaged and was one of the first cars, came off easy enough after some swearing.
BeezaDave
30-12-2010, 20:26
Ive take the nut off, but the wiper arm wont come off. Seems to be siezed on. Tried WD40... any other tips!?!?
well when i took the nut off, the old wiper was on the screw at an angle. so when i tried to pull it off, the wiper was catching on the splines of the screw.
i fixed it by pushing the old wiper back in towards the car so it was lined up with the screw so it would come out straight and not catch on the side of the screw.
pic might explain it better:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0644-11.jpg
pull the wiper up so the blade isnt touching the windscreen. put your hand on the arm, circled red, and push it inwards towards the windscreen. this lines it up with the screw and should pull out straight.
great_kahn
30-12-2010, 20:33
well when i took the nut off, the old wiper was on the screw at an angle. so when i tried to pull it off, the wiper was catching on the splines of the screw.
i fixed it by pushing the old wiper back in towards the car so it was lined up with the screw so it would come out straight and not catch on the side of the screw.
pic might explain it better:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0644-11.jpg
pull the wiper up so the blade isnt touching the windscreen. put your hand on the arm, circled red, and push it inwards towards the windscreen. this lines it up with the screw and should pull out straight.
Ahh that makes sense. I will go attack it tomorrow.
Anyone got a silver cupra boot for sale btw?
BeezaDave
30-12-2010, 20:34
Its all about the angle rather than the lubricant just stick with it and it will come off.
Mine never gets garaged and was one of the first cars, came off easy enough after some swearing.
beat me to it while i was getting the pic ready. as Guinness said its the angle. make sure the wiper is coming out straight and not catching on the screw.
brilliant guide !!
Wheres the best place to get the polo wiper?
great_kahn
31-12-2010, 12:17
Its all about the angle rather than the lubricant just stick with it and it will come off.
Mine never gets garaged and was one of the first cars, came off easy enough after some swearing.
well when i took the nut off, the old wiper was on the screw at an angle. so when i tried to pull it off, the wiper was catching on the splines of the screw.
i fixed it by pushing the old wiper back in towards the car so it was lined up with the screw so it would come out straight and not catch on the side of the screw.
pic might explain it better:
http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt126/Davmcgoo/IMG_0644-11.jpg
pull the wiper up so the blade isnt touching the windscreen. put your hand on the arm, circled red, and push it inwards towards the windscreen. this lines it up with the screw and should pull out straight.
beat me to it while i was getting the pic ready. as Guinness said its the angle. make sure the wiper is coming out straight and not catching on the screw.
Legends, thanks guys, took about 4 secs to remove by pushing the wiper down :whistle: pints on me.
New polo wiper is on. Didn't have to file it down though, seems to fit perfect, doesnt catch on anything.
For record i bought mine on ebay, probably could have got cheaper elsewhere, but meh. Ebay is easy.
BeezaDave
31-12-2010, 13:28
brilliant guide !!
Wheres the best place to get the polo wiper?
ebay, dealers. i got mine from a member on here.
BeezaDave
31-12-2010, 13:32
Legends, thanks guys, took about 4 secs to remove by pushing the wiper down :whistle: pints on me.
fair play lad, glad ya got sorted :D guide is good for something so :lol: anyone know how to make it sticky??
Blanco92
31-12-2010, 17:11
Just send one of the mods a PM and they'll sort it, if they haven't already. I think we all agree it should be a sticky. ;)
JonnyH10
13-01-2011, 15:15
I'm looking to convert to the Polo wiper myself, is this the one I should get....?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aero-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-VW-Polo-Mk6-2002-2005-/390271584438?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5addffc8b6
Blanco92
13-01-2011, 22:47
Yes.
BeezaDave
14-01-2011, 20:14
I'm looking to convert to the Polo wiper myself, is this the one I should get....?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aero-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-VW-Polo-Mk6-2002-2005-/390271584438?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5addffc8b6
ya thats it mate.
hey guys, i need a bit of help, ive filed down the cap and got the wiper arm on. However every time it wipes, the cap pops up? Any one help?
BeezaDave
09-02-2011, 23:48
hey guys, i need a bit of help, ive filed down the cap and got the wiper arm on. However every time it wipes, the cap pops up? Any one help?
maybe it needs to be filed down more? it could be hitting the glass at some point and popping up.
try getting someone else to turn it on while you watch what's going on ;)
Thought as much, i'm gonna crack on at it when i get up as i've just got in from work. I will make it work, big improvement on the scaffold which was there. Cheers for the help!
Sorted, it just needed alot more filing down off of it, to anyone who is thinking of doing the conversion, just do it, the results are great!.
BeezaDave
12-02-2011, 14:57
Sorted, it just needed alot more filing down off of it, to anyone who is thinking of doing the conversion, just do it, the results are great!.
fair play, glad ya got sorted :D
I see this is a common thing to do
Red Panda
23-03-2011, 18:50
I've just done this mod to my Ibiza and it was a piece of cake...took minutes to get the old style wiper off, sand the new wiper's cap down a couple of mm, and then fit the new arm and aero blade. Super easy! and a great result too. I can't understand why Seat don't fit these as standard!
I got the wiper arm off ebay for a tenner and can't wait for it to rain so I can test it for real :D
ibizajamie
28-04-2011, 11:44
I fitted a fabia wiper to mine however it lifts off the screen at the top :( looks good tho
jamie8954
28-04-2011, 11:48
.............
Is this the right one to get for my ibiza 04?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290539202194
Is this the right one to get for my ibiza 04?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290539202194
thats only a blade no arm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Aero-Rear-Wiper-Arm-Blade-VW-Golf-Polo-Touran-/280635058762?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4157272a4a
think thats what you need
Great guide. Might give it a go when i get the car :)
Can I Live
23-08-2011, 14:50
Good guide, car looks alot tidier now!