Hi Volks:

Many of you may remember my whining about my rear wiper being the worlds
slowest - today I fixed it, and here's how:

1. Removed the rear hatch interior panel. I used a modified slotted plastic
spatula to remove the clips - and didn't break or lose even one clip, cause
of my WestSpatula tool.

Basically I removed one of the slots, and slipped the tool BEHIND the panel,
not under the clip. This had the advantages of not marking the clip or
panel, and spread the load over a wider area. Them clips just FLEW out!

2. I noticed a brown ground wire was connected to the metal hatch, but not
connected to the wiper motor assembly. Removed the three bolts holding the
assembly on - but still couldn't get at the motor. Removed the single bolt
that holds the black wiper assembly cover on - voila! ... there was the
press-on connector that the ground wire needed to be connected to -
connected it and it was worked just fine!

Took all of 10 min to remove the panel, and ten min to solve the electrical
problem.

Now to put the panel back on....

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Iron Igloo"
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Founding Member of "Vanagon's Anonymous"