Wiper Cowl & Wiper Arm Replacement

When I reacquired my original MR2 back in June 2018 I wanted to try and restore it back to its original condition.

One of the first things I noticed was the dulled wiper cowl and the very rusty wiper arms. I decided to order new items from Toyota Japan. Why!? I hear some you cry, well, the factory items stood the test of time and I wanted them to last another 20-25 years. I could’ve sanded and sprayed the wiper arms or used ‘back to black’ on the wiper cowl but I consider these solutions temporary.

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New wiper arms from Toyota Japan. Genuine parts
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Part numbers for the replacement wiper arms. Hook type are the only ones available now.
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Nice Toyota parts box for the wiper cowl
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Wiper cowl part number. This is the winter version with netting that stops leaves entering the void in the louvers. Genuine parts
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The wiper cowl un-boxed ready for installation
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New genuine fixings for the wiper cowl
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Wiper cowl and wiper arms removed. I recommend removing the bonnet to make removal of the wiper cowl easier! Notice the 25 years worth of grime!
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25 years of dirt and grime
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25 years of dirt and grime
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Cleaned and polished ready for the new cowl to be fitted
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New wiper cowl and wiper arms fitted. Makes the car look years younger!