Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing: Removing

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the windshield wiper axles.

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

NOTE:

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

-- Pry the caps -arrows- off of the windshield wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver.

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-- Loosen the nuts -2- several turns.

-- Position the :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 windshield wiper axle.

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

-- Remove the nuts completely and remove the windshield wiper arms.