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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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I accidentally snapped my wiper arm not too long ago. I bought a new one, but I'm having trouble removing the old arm (where it mounts to the window motor). I removed the nut that holds it on, but it seems to be pressed on so tightly that I can't seem to pull it off. Any hints or tips to getting this sucker off without tearing my window motor out at the same time?
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Dont force or pry it, you'll end up breaking your windshield!

Go to an auto store, and buy the wiper arm removal tool. Its under $10, I found mine at Advanced Auto, but everyone sells it.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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You can also use a battery terminal puller.
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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 11:44 PM
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Dont force or pry it, you'll end up breaking your windshield!

Go to an auto store, and buy the wiper arm removal tool. Its under $10, I found mine at Advanced Auto, but everyone sells it.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Or pull up on the arm and smack the end of the threaded rod with a hammer.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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I tried all that, my hood is in the way to get any of the tools on the arm good.
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Originally Posted by Flawless02SS
I tried all that, my hood is in the way to get any of the tools on the arm good.
I bought the Advance wiper arm removal tool and broke the plastic **** but it finished the job. I used vice grips or something to continue turning the pintle. If memory serves me I think I moved the arm to about 1/3 up the windshield by turning the wiper on and switching the ignition off when the arm reached that point. I may have even lowered the hood a bit for clearance. I was just able to get the tool in position. Removing the arm was a fight every fraction of the way. It popped and there was a tiny cloud of dust as it broke free.

The **** couldn't take the pressure:
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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One caution here. Be careful when removing the wiper arm. This is what I found after buying my 2001. I think it was from someone horsing the wiper arm. I can't think of any other reason. With all due respect, I would never strike down on the spindle.

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