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Eyegore · 03-24-2007, 08:45 PM

How do you get off the windshield wiper on 1986 chevy, this has the washer built into the wiper arm. I've looked in the owners manual, shop manuals so this thing is so basic that I cannot get it off. Remember everyone I live in Phoenix and it never rains, well except for yesterday when I found out my wiper were worn out. So I want to replace them again when it rains sometime in the next 10 years.

*Zilverado* · 03-24-2007, 09:04 PM

Stupid Question? - - no such thing.

I'm assuming you are looking to replace the wiper blade, and not the entire arm?

On my '86 (also with built in wash hose), the ends of the wiper arms are bent 180*, forming a hook at the end of the arm - in a "j-shape". The wiper blade assembly has small tabs on it that you need to push in, and then slide the blade back - - in the direction of the base of the wiper arm. If they haven't been off in a while, they may be a little tight, but they should go.

Hope this helps.

xtreme80 · 03-25-2007, 01:13 AM

That rain was really somethin huh? It downright poured.

Sorry I couldn't help, just had to chime in about az weather!

Eyegore · 03-25-2007, 11:30 AM

Reminded me when I was growing up here, it rained all the time, but now it's a main event when it happens. I like how the tv news crews put their cameras in the gutter to make it look like some major downpoor, would not suprise me if someone did not have a garden hose filling the gutters while it taping to make it look like a bigger event than it was. But the other night was the real thing.

*Zilverado* · 03-25-2007, 05:58 PM

So with all that rain, were you able to get your wiper blades replaced?

Eyegore · 03-25-2007, 07:00 PM

Nope was just out there, no clips to pinch in as you suggested. I went to checker/kragan where I bought the replacements, they had no idea how to get the old off. It is the old style with the spring that spreads to both sides. There are factory cuts above the spring, I thought by sticking a screwdriver in there it would release something but not, this has got me stumped I'll find someone who knows but for now I hope it doesn't rain soon - who am I kidding, I live in phoenix - I hope it rains soon.

*Zilverado* · 03-25-2007, 07:31 PM

So, don't I feel like an idiot now (and you thought your question was stupid). I got my vehicles mixed up - - the wiper removal instructions I gave earlier are actually for our Pathfinder - - DUUUHHH

The truck wipers are actually a bit different. Here are some photos of how mine get removed. Sorry for the poor instructions...

Eyegore · 03-25-2007, 08:27 PM

Yep those are the ones I bought these are the ones I cannot get off.

Srubydo1986 · 03-25-2007, 08:53 PM

o those they pull off with a little help they are tuff but they come off. put a flat head between the arm and the wiper it will come off.

Eyegore · 03-26-2007, 12:31 AM

Thanks sruydo, they popped right off, i always thought there was a clip or something.

Thanks everyone.

Duro5341 · 01-05-2009, 09:20 PM

No thats the factory exact fit blades, they were old school technology but the worked awsome......pop off, and pop on

Duro

Trick76 · 01-05-2009, 09:35 PM

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Ds86C10 · 01-06-2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick76

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03-24-2007, 08:45 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Really Stupid question How do you get off the windshield wiper on 1986 chevy, this has the washer built into the wiper arm. I've looked in the owners manual, shop manuals so this thing is so basic that I cannot get it off. Remember everyone I live in Phoenix and it never rains, well except for yesterday when I found out my wiper were worn out. So I want to replace them again when it rains sometime in the next 10 years. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-24-2007, 09:04 PM	#2
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Re: Really Stupid question Stupid Question? - - no such thing. I'm assuming you are looking to replace the wiper blade, and not the entire arm? On my '86 (also with built in wash hose), the ends of the wiper arms are bent 180, forming a hook at the end of the arm - in a "j-shape". The wiper blade assembly has small tabs on it that you need to push in, and then slide the blade back - - in the direction of the base of the wiper arm. If they haven't been off in a while, they may be a little tight, but they should go. Hope this helps. Last edited by Zilverado; 03-24-2007 at 09:07 PM.*

03-25-2007, 01:13 AM	#3
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Really Stupid question That rain was really somethin huh? It downright poured. Sorry I couldn't help, just had to chime in about az weather!

03-25-2007, 11:30 AM	#4
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Really Stupid question Reminded me when I was growing up here, it rained all the time, but now it's a main event when it happens. I like how the tv news crews put their cameras in the gutter to make it look like some major downpoor, would not suprise me if someone did not have a garden hose filling the gutters while it taping to make it look like a bigger event than it was. But the other night was the real thing. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-25-2007, 05:58 PM	#5
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Re: Really Stupid question So with all that rain, were you able to get your wiper blades replaced?

03-25-2007, 07:00 PM	#6
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Really Stupid question Nope was just out there, no clips to pinch in as you suggested. I went to checker/kragan where I bought the replacements, they had no idea how to get the old off. It is the old style with the spring that spreads to both sides. There are factory cuts above the spring, I thought by sticking a screwdriver in there it would release something but not, this has got me stumped I'll find someone who knows but for now I hope it doesn't rain soon - who am I kidding, I live in phoenix - I hope it rains soon. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-25-2007, 07:31 PM	#7
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Re: Really Stupid question So, don't I feel like an idiot now (and you thought your question was stupid). I got my vehicles mixed up - - the wiper removal instructions I gave earlier are actually for our Pathfinder - - DUUUHHH The truck wipers are actually a bit different. Here are some photos of how mine get removed. Sorry for the poor instructions... Attached Images Last edited by Zilverado; 03-25-2007 at 07:47 PM.

03-25-2007, 08:27 PM	#8
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Really Stupid question Yep those are the ones I bought these are the ones I cannot get off. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

03-25-2007, 08:53 PM	#9
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Really Stupid question o those they pull off with a little help they are tuff but they come off. put a flat head between the arm and the wiper it will come off. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. 1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one Last edited by Srubydo1986; 03-25-2007 at 08:54 PM.*

03-26-2007, 12:31 AM	#10
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Really Stupid question Thanks sruydo, they popped right off, i always thought there was a clip or something. Thanks everyone. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

01-05-2009, 09:20 PM	#11
Duro5341 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 239	Re: Really Stupid question No thats the factory exact fit blades, they were old school technology but the worked awsome......pop off, and pop on Duro __________________ -1986 K10 LWB, 350 HD,TH400 3.08, 30 spline 10 bolt, with an Auburn Posi, 31" tires All original, second owner truck -1979 Monte Carlo, 350, 200r4, 3.73 posi -1987 GT T-top Mustang - slow moving project

01-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#12
Trick76 Living la vida broka Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: P'ville California Posts: 221	Re: Really Stupid question holy thread revival batman!! __________________ 1976 C10 Longbed lowered 5/7, hot 355/TH350. ~ SOLD 1974 C10 Shortbed Stepside 350/Saginaw ~ SOLD 1984 C10 Longbed 6.2l diesel 700r4. ~SOLD 1985 GMC C20 350 700r4, ~under the knife

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