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Removing windshield wiper arms? by recluse
Started on: 03-21-2002 06:18 PM
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Last post by: recluse on 03-21-2002 10:00 PM
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Report this Post03-21-2002 06:18 PM Click Here to See the Profile for recluseSend a Private Message to recluseDirect Link to This Post
My chiltons book says I need a special tool that I dont have. Is there any other way to remove them? thanks
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Report this Post03-21-2002 06:26 PM Click Here to See the Profile for jelly2m8Send a Private Message to jelly2m8Direct Link to This Post
Lift up the wiper arm, and insert a small cotter pin, allen wrench, drill bit or something similar throught the 2 holes at the point where it attaches to the shaft.

The wiper arm will stay lifted up, and you can now wiggle it off.

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Report this Post03-21-2002 08:29 PM Click Here to See the Profile for rogergarrisonSend a Private Message to rogergarrisonDirect Link to This Post
I just use 2 screwdrivers on ones that dont have the release tabs. one laid down on the side opposite the arm, other one as a pry bar using the others handle for a fulcrum. Just catch the edge and it pops rite off. I can take both off in about 5 seconds. They shoulda made all of them with the little tab where you just lift the arm and flip the little tab and it lifts rite off.
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Report this Post03-21-2002 08:35 PM Click Here to See the Profile for California KidSend a Private Message to California KidDirect Link to This Post
The simple tool is available at most auto part stores for about $2.49. You can do it with one hand behind your back (and I don't mean rip off the store).
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Report this Post03-21-2002 09:55 PM Click Here to See the Profile for jscott1Send a Private Message to jscott1Direct Link to This Post
I ordered the special tool but found the above methods worked just as well before the tool could arrive.

I stuck a clothes hanger through the two holes, it didn't hold the arm up, but there is some magic in those holes because the arm practically fell off in my hand once I did that. I used a screw driver and a block of wood for the fulcrum for the final pull.

Oh and I still have that special tool still in the shrink wrap if anybody wants one.

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Report this Post03-21-2002 10:00 PM Click Here to See the Profile for recluseSend a Private Message to recluseDirect Link to This Post
Got it with a screw driver.
thanks guys

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