Re: STMPO's NSX Front Strut Tower bar...NA1 & NA2 working windshield wiper applicatio
I put together a DIY. I am tired so forgive me if I missed a step(s). I didn't get pics of the lower windshield sash removal but will try to illustrate how to do it. Will edit it as Ross sees fit.
1) Remove both windshield wiper arms (use painters tape to mark position of DRIVER's side windshield wiper so you know what position to reinstall it) with a 17mm deep socket. You will have to work the arm a little to lift it off the threads.
2) Remove the plastic tabs and rubber seal toward the front of the cover
3) Need to remove the bottom windshield sash. Again, I don't have pics but this is best achieved using a popsicle stick/tongue depressor ("sticks"). You want to press down on the yellow "wings"/clips. Start with one end of the windshield and use a couple of sticks to press down. You want to start from the TOP of the windshield sash, pull the sash slightly away from windshield with your fingers so you can fit the sticks between the windshield and the sash. The pic that I have is the sash already removed. The green arrows show what you are pushing on with the sticks to release the wings from the lip of the sash.
There are 8 wings to release. You can then remove the sash. This now exposes the phillips screws. Remove these and the cover.
4) Remove the bar in pic. This is the bar that interferes with the FSTB. Remove this while on the car...it's a little easier. Use a pry bar/screwdriver to pry up on each end. You are NOT prying on the white plastic but on the brass bar itself. It is press fit but not pressed in very hard. Once you remove one side with the screwdriver/pry bar you can even grab the bar with your hands and twist off the other end. Next, remove the 3 (10mm) bolts circled in green. The one on the right in the pic is under the bracket. You will need a 10mm open end wrench to access this one.
5) Disconnect wiring harness and remove harness clips
6) Now just lift out the entire wiper assembly/motor.
7) Remove the 3 nuts (think 14mm) from the strut towers on each side. Now is a good time to test fit your bar.
8) Flip the entire assembly over and you will see 2 (10mm) bolts. Remove these..see pic below
Wedge a screwdriver/pry bar to remove this bracket...wiggle it on each side to work it out.
9) Label the brass bars to keep everything in order..see pic below
10) Next need to remove the old bracket (stamped "SLO LD" and replace it with STMPO's supplied bracket) and replace it with STMPO's bracket. Follow the contours of the OEM bracket with STMPO's. It should be pretty obvious how it goes. Keep track of the order of the washers, c-clips, bushings, etc. You will need to transfer the old OEM bushings to your newly supplied STMPO bracket. Again, use a pry bar to lift up on the brass arm...see pic below
11) To reattach the brass arm to the new STMPO bracket, you can use the palm of your hand to press it...again, these are not press fit very hard. Press at a slight angle vs. straight up and down. See pic below
12)
Perform this step ONLY if you want to remove the passenger side wiper stub labeled SLO C (see pic below). I removed it for a cleaner look. It's useless now anyway...some weight savings too!! Remove the c-clip first
13) This is how the assembly should look prior to reinstalling it into the car
14) Reinstall assembly in reverse order of removal
15) Install bar, routing harness below the bar and torque 3 nuts on each side to 32 ft-lbs. Re attach and connect wiring harness. Now would be a good time to test the function of the windshield wiper before you button things back up....esp. the dreaded windshield sash.
16) Trim underside of plastic cover. If you place the cover over the bar, you will see the left side "flap" will need to be trimmed. I outlined it with a silver Sharpie pen from 1 1/2" to 5". I used tin snips to cut it out but you can use a dremel or ?
17) Remove
ALL 8 yellow wings/clips from the car using a small screwdriver or pick. Press on the bottom tab to release it...see pic
18) Install plastic cover and phillips screws
19) Attach
ALL 8 yellow wings/clips to windshield sash as in pic. Put in approximate locations to female ends on vehicle
20) With hood CLOSED, place the ENDS of the sash around hood hinges. Next, line up the yellow wings/clips with the vehicle and press into place. Start on one end til' you click ALL 8 wings/clips. The sash should look snug against the bottom of the windshield to create a somewhat water tight seal.
21) Reinstall everything else in reverse order. Line up the driver's side windshield wiper arm with the painter's tape. Test function of the windshield wiper. If you prefer, now that you only have the driver's side windshield wiper, you can get a 1" longer than OEM wiper blade so it covers a little more area. You are DONE!!
22) These are the parts left over assuming you also removed the passenger side stub as I did
Again, Thanks Ross for providing us a well engineered, quality, performance product!!!!!!
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility whatsoever should any damage occur to your vehicle as a result from following this DIY
