Wiper Arms - Removal

REMOVAL





WARNING: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM CAN PINCH, CRUSH OR, IN EXTREME CASES, EVEN SEVER EXTREMITIES. ALWAYS REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN WORKING ON WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM.

1. Open the hood, then press the hood prop release button on the hood prop outer sleeve to extend the hood prop fully (1).
2. Lift the wiper arm (2) to its over-center position.
3. Carefully pry the plastic nut cap (5) off of the pivot end of the wiper arm (2).
4. Remove the wiper arm attachment nut (4) from the wiper pivot shaft (3).
5. Use a suitable battery terminal puller to disengage the wiper arm from the wiper pivot shaft tapered splines. Corrosion between the wiper arm and the pivot shaft may cause this to be difficult. Use caution so as to not damage the pivot shaft or the threads.
6. Remove the wiper arm pivot end from the wiper pivot shaft (3).