Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the windshield wiper mount by tilting the tool.

- Always use the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 1: T10369/1 to remove the wiper arms, to prevent damage to the shafts from the windshield wiper frame and wiper arms.

NOTE:

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.

-- 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-.