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Subject:Re: Request - Tips & Tricks - Wiper Arm Removal
From:Kim Brennan
Date:Sun, 7 Oct 2007 17:28:48 -0400

Prior to completely removing the nut make sure the wiper arm is up
off the windshield. Otherwise, the spring will help hold it on the
shaft. Then remove the nut. If it doesn't come off easily tap it
lightly with the plastic portion of a screwdriver around the shaft.
On Oct 7, 2007, at 5:07 PM, John Rodgers wrote:

> I need to replace the right hand wiper arm. The old one won't come
> off.
> That little sucker just refuses to budge. I don't want to damage
> anything or bend the wiper shaft by reefing on it.
>
> Anybody got any tricks to get this thing off?
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver