How to remove windshield wiper arms, cowl and rodent proofing my Toyota Tundra
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Tools needed to remove wiper arms 14mm socket , wiper arm puller.
Needle nose used to remove cowl. 3M vhb double sided tape used to secure front of cowl due to damaged plastic tabs.
Materials used to rodent proofing ( Galvanized wire mesh, JB Weld Steelstick epoxy puddy
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This was helpful to me for wanting to fully remove the cowl. This way I could detail it and bring it back to life with making it dark black again rather then being faded. This way I don’t have to worry about getting products all over the window and other accessories. I can prep just the cowl easier with it removed
Awesome video buddy. Just did my 17 CM after rats ate my harness under the intake manifold. They also got into my engine and cabin filter. I also plugged the firewall vents with the same mesh and #8 3/4 self taping screws. I discovered today there is no need for a puller to remove the wiper arms. Simply loosen the nuts, make a mark for a reference to know the correct position when you reinstall. Close the hood and place the wiper arms in the out position, like you do when you clean the window, and they will easily be removed. The shaft they are attached to is tapered and moving the arms out releases lateral tension on the spline. Also, HONDA sells a rodent resistant tape. I placed that on the wire harness as well. The tape is expensive and Ebay is the cheaper option to purchase it.
Cool. I didn't know about the Honda rodent proof electrical tape. Wow. You are right. It is expensive! Unfortunately, the mouse chewed through my wires to the knock sensors which are located underneath the intake manifold. Perfect hiding place for mouse. I created a youtube video. It was fricken hot that day and I needed my truck for a camping trip next day. ua-cam.com/video/svk681d6hXE/v-deo.html
@@masterofnone7243 Yes, the harness I replaced was the knock sensors as well. Fortunately it's not an expensive part. Getting the two clips off the back of the intake manifold was a pain in the a**! Otherwise, not too hard of a job. Toyota told me the replacement cost with labor was around $800. CRAZY!!
Much appreciated. I too must remove the cowl and clean out the area. Your vid was very helpful. Thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience with easy to understand explanations on the removal.
Glad it helped
That screw got me bro
Thank you for telling how to get it out on 9:00
I know. I don't know why they made look like a phillips screw when it has no thread.
I used a continuous bead of Gorilla Glue and 1/4 steel mesh after a mouse nest was found in my headliner and airbags in the roof. They can also get in through the AC drain under the transmission and behind the cab through the pressure vents . The latter are very difficult to access and I have not sealed these. If there is another solution anyone has, please comment.
Thanks. Great video. I will try to access it due to my washer fluid leaking behind the cowl. Rats pro chewed line. And will do what you did except use 1/4 steel mesh and try aluminum tape and see how that works out.
Here because of mice. A rubber mallet works for removing wiper arms too. Just give the bold a few good taps.
Probably flooded the vabin folter area. Hopefully the fan motor was ok i put gopher screen with HVAC metal tape around the air intake on my cars. Can't do much about around the engine. Mice chewed my wires under the intake three times that immobiliserd my Tundra
One could definitely flood the cabin filter area spraying directly into the hole. I was able to keep the water out of the air intake area. Thats a good idea with gopher screen and HVAC tape. Mouse chewed my wires to my knock sensors. I ended up replacing the wiring harness to my knock sensors. It was pain in the butt to get to. I made another video for that.
My knock sensor got chewed thtee timrs. I keep a spare now. Ebay has tpyota one for cheap.
"I don't know why they didn't put a screen there..." I've been asking myself that for 15 years now... :) I just got a 19 Tundra (had an 08) and the mice get in the same way every time. They somehow got into my middle console and ate a bunch of advil and imodium. lol! pain free constipated mice... probably got a buzz from the imodium.
I agree. It shouldn't cost much for manufacturer to put a screen over these holes. We can't be the only ones who have had this problem. Maybe it is there way of creating more business for the dealers.
Thank you so much for this video. Huge help
This was super helpful! Thanks!
I had a bunch of dead mice on my air filter today 🤢
Will use this to hopefully keep that from happening again
Yikes! I can't imagine the smell when you turn on your AC.
Master of None yeah it was awful. Got most of it cleaned out. Now I just hope I don't get hantavirus. How is your solution working so far? Would you still recommend the JB Weld?
@@narutobroken Yes. No sign of mouse urine or dropping under cowl from what I can see from above. No more smell of urine when I turn on my AC. I would highly recommend using JB Weld. It was clean and easy to apply. I don't know why Toyota would have an opening without a screen. Its a perfect hidey-hole for rodent family.
Did you have any more mice entering the cab? Mice can go through 1/4 in. wire mesh. I would have used screen material but I don’t know if it would restrict airflow after it gets dirty. Cottonwood seeds could foul a screen. The perfect size would be a 1/8 in. mesh screen.
With your hand Smack the wiper blades where the hinge is to get it to pop loose
Sorry about the bad camera angle. My second time making a youtube video. Once you remove the nut, you need to use a wiper blade arm puller. www.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Battery-Terminal-Wiper-Puller/dp/B076PY8785/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2AYYJVUFEQDW9&keywords=wiper+blade+arm+puller&qid=1692484561&sprefix=wiper+blade+ar%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-3
What glue did you use to stick on the Mesh
I used JB Weld Steelstick epoxy puddy. Really easy to use. No mess.
www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8267-S-SteelStik-Reinforced/dp/B000786GLM/ref=sr_1_5?crid=21Q198237XCU2&keywords=jb+weld+steelstik&qid=1655315046&sprefix=jb+weld+steelstik%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-5
@@masterofnone7243 fr thanks man I saw this late and I used screws and what mesh did you use ?
Using screws should be fine. I used 1/2 inch wire mesh. That seem to have done the trick.
@@masterofnone7243 have you noticed any sign
Of corrosion from the metal
Content is great but I was getting sea sick with all the motion lol.
Yes. I know what you mean. I got sea sick editing it. Between using a cheap knock off camera and being a amateur videographer. Thanks for watching.
Found out what I needed to do elsewhere could not take the jerking of the camera.
Dud the lack of narrative and camera angles are very frustrating
Sorry, this was only my second video I created. Luckily, I don't do this for a living:)
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Has it worked so far? Any return visitors?
Yes. It sure has. Even though I haven't driven the truck for months at time due to COVID. I don't see any mouse dropping or smell of urine underneath the cowl or engine compartment. Although, I do see their footprints on my engine cover. I also placed a LED worklight on a timer under my hood as a deterrent when I am parking it for long periods. I think that has help some. If your thinking about spraying your engine compartment peppermint oil/water mixture or placing moth balls-Don't bother, it doesn't work. I have tried it.
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Such a bad design with the built in clips...nice tactic with the needle nose 👍
Please cut a lot of your back and forth from the video. Lots of wasted video time...