B3030 HSDC Rear Wiper Install

[Ductape]

I bought the rear wiper kit from my local Kubota dealer today. The kits lists for apprroximately $122.00, but cost me $109.79. For anyone interested, it took me about an hour and a half to install.

Below is the kit as it comes out of the box, and some pretty basic tools you will need to do the install.

 

[Ductape]

The first step was to remove the rubber plugs that come in the back window. Then, i cleaned the window with some windex. I installed the new rubber grommets in the appropriate holes, removed the backing from the decal, and installed the decal onto the window. The decal just hides the wiper motor from view when looking at the rear of the tractor. After the decal was applied, i pushed the bushings into the grommets.

 

[Ductape]

Next i pushed the bolts for the wiper motor through the bushings, held the motor in place and put the nuts on and snugged them up. I then put the wiper blade on the arm and installed the wiper assembly. Initially, i was able to lower just the very back of the headliner to fish the wiring out. Its great the Kubota put all the wiring in place for all the options, making it as easy as plugging the switch and the wiper motor in. Unfortunately.... to hook up the window washer, the whole headliner must come out. The plastic buttons are removed by using a small pick to pry the centers out. The A/C vents left and right were removed, the trim around the HVAC control came out, the mounting box for the stereo, and finally..... a couple bolts in the front near the top of the windshield. I gently rested the headliner on the hood while i had it out.

 

[Ductape]

Have you ever wondered what your headliner is hiding??

 

[Ductape]

There is one more plug tucked up in the corner. It must be for the rear worklight switch, which i do not have yet. That may be next month's project!

Then, you must track down where the washer hose comes up to the ceiling and cut it. The kit comes with a tee...... cut the new piece of hose to the correct length, and push all three ends (the two where you cut the original hose, and the new hose for the rear washer) onto the tee. I installed the washer nozzle through the glass,and then pushed the washer hose onto it.

 

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I tested both the wiper and washer while the headliner was still out. After making sure everything worked, i re-installed the headliner. All that was left was to adjust the position of the wiper so that at the top of its stroke, it was horizontal..... this actually took me three tries to get it positioned where i wanted it. The whole install took me close to two hours (including taking pics), but now that i've had the headliner out, i think i could do this in about an hour next time!

Bring on the rain !!

 

[smfcpacfp]

I had one installed in mine before I picked it up, because sometime the snow would stick to the rear window. Now i am wonering why I spend the money on it, since I have never used it. Do you think you will have a need for it?

 

[Ductape]

I installed it because i think it will come in handy next winter. We had several storms this year where we got a foot+ dumped on us, then it turned to rain. If i'm wrong and don't use it much........ well, i've blown a hundred bucks on worse things !

 

[ficord]

Even if you don't use the wipers all the time I think it looks much better on. Otherwise its missing something.
Nice job with all the pictures.

Buy the way next time you have to get the headliner down just push the center of the gray plastic rivets in. Don't try and dig them out with a pick, just a very slight push it goes click and the rivet pops out. Don't push the center all the way in, just a 16th of an inch.
Try it. That will save you some time next time.

 

[Ductape]

Thanks for the advice on the "rivets" ! I suspect i'll be adding the rear worklights in the near future.

 

[Lazydogranch]

Great info, thanks. I have a 72" snowblower and need to put one on my rig.:thumbsup:

 

[srs]

For anyone interested, it took me about an hour and a half to install.

Ductape, Very nice of you to share this install with everyone. Good job!!!

 

[Ductape]

I'm still very happy I installed the rear wiper. I used it Monday during the blizzard that rolled through here.

 

[Lazydogranch]

I'm still very happy I installed the rear wiper. I used it Monday during the blizzard that rolled through here.

I called my dealer today and they told me $250 for my machine. Ouch!

 

[JJZ 109]

Thanks for the advice on the "rivets" ! I suspect i'll be adding the rear worklights in the near future.

I got the rear worklight kit from Messick a week or so ago. I've had the entire headliner out more than once when installing a stereo and speakers and am not in a rush to do it again.
I'm hoping I can remove some fasteners and drop the rear of the headliner enough to get at the area I need to get at for light installation.

 

[srs]

I got the rear worklight kit from Messick a week or so ago.

JJZ, Does the "kit" include everything; 2 lights, wiring, brackets, switch, etc? Thanks.

 

[JJZ 109]

JJZ, Does the "kit" include everything; 2 lights, wiring, brackets, switch, etc? Thanks.

Looks like I have lights, mounting brackets and bolts to attach to existing light brackets, switch and two heavy duty tie wraps.
Although I still haven't gotten to the project, it's my understanding that there are some pigtails from the factory under the headliner to power everything. The drawing that came with the kit show that, anyway. I'm thinking that Ductape could probably shed some light on this, seeing how he has recently had his headliner out. In fact, I think one of his pics shows that pigtail taped to the roof of the cab.
Price was $125 plus another $7 or $8 for shipping. Neil Messick ordered it and it came to me directly from Kubota Wholegoods in Groveport, OH.

 

[srs]

JJZ, thanks for the info.

 

[JJZ 109]

JJZ, thanks for the info.

I did manage to do it without removing the entire headliner. Removed all fasteners from the door rearward. Also removed the screws and cover plate at the heat/AC controls. Was able to pull it down enough. Sitting in the seat, with the rear window open I could lean back enough to get to the pigtail taped to the ceiling from the factory. This pigtail goes to the switch provided with kit.
The other 2 pigtails for the lights are tucked up above the rear window, just behind each hinge. Had to snake 'em out with needle nose pliers. The little white plug on the left is the one your're looking for. 1st pic is before wire was tucked into loom and taped.
There are 2 pairs of M10 bolts. The longer ones replace the bolts that hold your factory signal/flasher lights to the bracket. The worklights will mount into the same hole as the signal/flasher lights on that bracket. The shorter set goes with the worklight brackets included with the kit. It's used to swivel the lights.

I used some plastic wire loom and electrical tape to wrap things up and protect from the weather. Finished product:

 

[Ductape]

JJZ, Does the "kit" include everything; 2 lights, wiring, brackets, switch, etc? Thanks.

Just to back up JJZ, the rear work light kit comes with everything you need. I added the rear work lights to mine last winter. You should be able to get away with just dropping the rear of the headliner and pulling down the pig tail for the lights. From there its a matter of clipping the switch in place and bolting the lights on, as per JJZ's pics.