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Windshield wiper Arms
#459581 April 07th 2011 3:22 pm
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I would like to remove the wiper arm assemblies from the posts so I could remove the vented cowling. Are they just pressed on or is there a special way to remove them. I figured I'd ask before I broke something!

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Most wiper arms are simply splined on. However, dirt and time make them virtually welded to the posts. I would hit them with some WD40 or penetrating oil for a while first. The arms will need to be in the up position off of the windshield glass in order to be removed as there is a retaining mechanism that holds the pivot in place when down. Basically they just pull off or wiggle off. Mine were so stuck that I gingerly used a flat blade screwdriver to aid in wiggling them off. Just take your time and be careful. A little anti-seize on the splines when you reinstall wouldn't be a bad idea either.


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I will post a pic of the latch mech during the afternoon for you, so you can see what it looks like for sure. Very easy job to do.


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Fords have a little tab that locks around the bottom of the knurled post of the wirer mechanism. You need to hold it back (with a small screwdriver)while pulling up on the base of the arm.


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Sweet_Spot #459703 April 08th 2011 9:55 am
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Thanks Guys... I took two pics to show the two areas I think are latches. #1 looks like you stick a screwdriver in and twist so it lifts upward pivoting toward the shaft. #2 looks like you can stick a screwdriver in the slit and possibly lift. Which one is it?
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The number #1 tab take a small screw driver and pry it away from the wiper arm it releases like a tab then you will be able to remove wiper arms..


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vanatic05 #459713 April 08th 2011 10:35 am
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yeah And just fyi
On Chevy there is two small pin holes on top and bottom of the arm. You need to lift the arm and insert a small screwdriver or awe through these holes to release the arm.


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Originally Posted by GALAXY
yeah And just fyi
On Chevy there is two small pin holes on top and bottom of the arm. You need to lift the arm and insert a small screwdriver or awe through these holes to release the arm.


Not on mine..mine are similar to these...


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Originally Posted by vanatic05
Originally Posted by GALAXY
yeah And just fyi
On Chevy there is two small pin holes on top and bottom of the arm. You need to lift the arm and insert a small screwdriver or awe through these holes to release the arm.


Not on mine..mine are similar to these...


Huh, maybe they changed after 1990
Anyway, changing wipers is a small thing to a giant. grin


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