wiper arms,removal

[zebedee8]

i have tried to remove wiper arms i order to sand down a respray because of corrosion issues but cannot get them to release from the holding nut,tried various things, wd40,moving wiper arms,brute force to no avail,looks like a visit to nissan for new wiper arms,

[racinggreen]

Did you pull the wiper blades away from the windscreen before trying to remove them?

[zebedee8]

Hi im afraid i did not do you have to lift bonnet higher than normal because the blades will catch

underneath bonnet?

[speedwell]

i have tried to remove wiper arms i order to sand down a respray because of corrosion issues but cannot get them to release from the holding nut,tried various things, wd40,moving wiper arms,brute force to no avail,looks like a visit to nissan for new wiper arms,

They do stick on the splines.Loosen the nut,then you need an assistant if you haven't got a puller tool.

Apply outwards force underneath the arms via a screwdriver or better still, a pry bar.At the same time the other person should apply a suitable drift to the end of the wiper spindle and give the drift a good tap with a hammer to unstick the arm from the splines on the spindle.This worked for me,but be careful not to damage anything.

Obviously it's best to remove the blades from the arms first,since they get in the way when carrying out the above.

[zebedee8]

thank you for the advice, i will give it another try tommorow.

 

thanks speedwell

[racinggreen]

I did this job on my own by pulling the wipers away from the window then, after removing the nut, it is just a case of wiggling the arm free and is quite easy. No pullers required.

 

read...viewtopic.php?f=10&t=59383

[narcotix]

I removed mine this weekend to paint as well and managed to remove them without needing a puller or assistant ...

 

It did take a while though and I had to spray them with WD40 as well ....

 

[zebedee8]

hi

i cannot remove wiper blades,there is no lock pin?as described in the manual.

any help would be appreciated.

thank you.

[narcotix]

There was no pin when I removed my wiper arms ...

 

I just removed the plastic cap and the nut ... and then wigled the arm around while tryingto lift it away from the window ..

 

It does require some patience ... I think it took me about 20 minutes to get both off ... after a few cigarettes and lots of bad language...

 

[MDMetal]

Soak it in wd40, push and pull the wiper towards and away from the window, you'll find that once you know how far towards and away it goes it you push/pull the wiper to the centre of that distance it will slide off, if you pull it back or push it forward all the way it will feel like its welded on and you need to pull, dont do it! Find that centre point and it'll pop off, I spend ages trying and tugging and what not, no luck, found the centre point, pops off in a few seconds.

[squit]

Yeah I've had the same problem, just bought one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Windscreen-Window-Wiper-Arm-Removal-Remover-Tool-Glass-Mechanics-Puller-/160794077874?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item257012eab2#ht_2560wt_1144

so I'll let you know if it works when I get it it.

[GT4 Zed]

You dont need any tool mate.

After removing the nut just press down flat on the wiper arm (not wiper blade) about midway of its lenght on the windscreen and the wiper arm just pops off the spline .

It not magic but by pressing down on the arm it aligns the spline shaft with the spline grooves on the wiper arm so it comes off no fuss. Pulling etc just jams it tight as it angles the arm onto the spline. There is usually no need for WD40 as the splines are protected by the weatherproof plastic cap over the spline nut but there is no harm to squirt a bit before you give it a go

[squit]

No the tool I posted a link for doesn't work to big , have you managed to get yours off yet.

[planetsurfer2]

Just remove mine using this method after trying to haul it off with brute for for 20 minutes.

 

0:49 onwards. describe above by GT4 ZED

 

I gave the bolt a little tap with a drift on one side. Took seconds to remove.