Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the wiper arm shaft.

The wiper arm shaft can get damaged when removing the windshield wiper arms without using the :T10369/1 .

If the Windshield Wiper Motor -V- is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply of the Windshield Wiper Motor -V- will be interrupted.

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

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

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-- Loosen the nuts -2- a few turns.

-- Position the :T10369/1 on the wiper arm -1- as illustrated.

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

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

-- Remove the nut completely and remove the windshield wiper arm -1-.