Is there a trick to getting Wiper Arms off?

[cmcfab]

I’ve been playing with this for the past hour!
Sprayed it with WD40, still stuck.
Trying to get them off to repaint.

88’ Bronco2 wiper arm removal problem!

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[Uncle Gump]

Those are just on a fine splined shaft.

My guess is they're rusted... putcsome penetrating oil on them and let it sit overnight. Might also try a smallish pry bar and give it a nice straight push.

 

[89RanBrII]

I’ve been playing with this for the past hour!
Sprayed it with WD40, still stuck.
Trying to get them off to repaint.

88’ Bronco2 wiper arm removal problem!

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On my 92 explorer there is a spring/clip/lock thingie that holds it on

 

[Josh B]

You might try a bigger hammer
I have sets on my Ranger and Explorer which I would like to switch but guess what, haven't got either one to let go.
I might try the oil thing

 

[cmcfab]

I sprayed some wd40 on it. I’ll try again in the morning.
It’s got some play up and down but feels like there’s something else keeping it from popping off even with the tab pulled all the way out.
I’ll try a pry bar with a wood block.
Thanks for the insight!

 

[bobbywalter]

wiggle wiggle wiggle

 

[Uncle Gump]

I sprayed some wd40 on it. I’ll try again in the morning.
It’s got some play up and down but feels like there’s something else keeping it from popping off even with the tab pulled all the way out.
I’ll try a pry bar with a wood block.
Thanks for the insight!

Ya know... I think you have to also flip the arm all the way upright too. You might have to stand it up before you pull the little lock lever also.

 

[bobbywalter]

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pick pullling out the tab while you go up

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I’ve had the tabs stick or not pull out as much as they should. Also had the splines stick.

Pull the arm up as far as it goes (like you were picking it up to change a wiper blade). Pry/grab with plier the locking tab and work at it to get it as far out as possible, then wiggle/pry/etc to get it worked off the splines.

 

[snoranger]

Pull the wiper arm away from the window. Slide the tab out. Set the wiper arm back down (the tab should hold it away from the windshield). Lightly wiggle and pull the arm off.

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

Grinder or Sawzall.

They'll come right off.

 

[bobbywalter]

Grinder or Sawzall.

They'll come right off.

there is no reason to bring modern technology into a situation where a hammer will do just fine....

some peoples kids....sheesh

 

[PetroleumJunkie412]

there is no reason to bring modern technology into a situation where a hammer will do just fine....

some peoples kids....sheesh

Wut.

Thermal lance seemed overkill.

 

[snoranger]

Wut.

Thermal lance seemed overkill.

There’s one right outside my office door…. Does not seem overkill to me when it’s the closest option.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Wut.

Thermal lance seemed overkill.

Not when it means MORE POWER!!!!