Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the wiper arm

- Only use the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 1:T10369/1 .

NOTE:

If the windshield wiper motor must be running at any time during the procedure, then the hood must be closed, otherwise the power supply to the windshield wiper motor is interrupted.

The removal or installation for LHD is described. The removal or installation for RHD is identical.

-- Bring the windshield wiper into the service position. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER, BRINGING INTO SERVICE POSITION .

-- Pry the caps -3- off the windshield wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver.

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-- Loosen the nuts -2- several turns.

-- Position the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 1:T10369/1 on the wiper arm -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Puller T10369/1

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-- Position the thrust piece -2- on the wiper arm shaft.

-- Turn the bolt -3- clockwise until the windshield wiper arm -1- is removed from the wiper arm shaft.

-- Remove nut.

-- Remove the wiper arm -1-.