Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed. Otherwise, the power supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.

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

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Using a screwdriver, pry the caps -arrows- off the wiper arms -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts For Wiper Arms

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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 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Puller T10369/1

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-- Position the thrust piece -2- on the windshield wiper axle.

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

-- Remove nuts completely and remove wiper arms.