Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the wiper arm shafts.

The wiper arm shafts can get damaged when removing the windshield wiper arms without using the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 1:T10369/1 .

CAUTION:

If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the front lid must be closed. Otherwise, the power supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.
The removal or installation for LHD is described. The removal or installation for RHD is similar.

-- 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 windshield wiper arm -1- as shown.

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