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Prerunner1982 · 01-29-2003, 04:22 PM

ok i was trying to remove the wiper cowl, granted it was rather chilly outside and i couldnt feel my hands, but i couldnt get the wiper arms off. i pressed the clip underneath with a screw driver but couldnt get the arms to lift off. anyone have and secret tricks to popping those suckers off? i twisted and yanked and damn near bent it...

CustomChevy · 01-29-2003, 04:45 PM

all i can say is to use an alligator clip to hold the wiperclip down and then rotate the wiper at the base in tiny circles and it should come right off.

the only other way i have done it is to open a crescent wrench to the same opening as the wiper base. hold the clip open, and use something to lever against the cowl as you push up on the wiper base with the wrench.

good luck!!

Marks 85 · 01-29-2003, 07:14 PM

They make a tool just for that, you can get it at pep boys or auto zone for under 20 bucks
PEACE

LOHRTBT · 01-29-2003, 07:43 PM

dude...I have tried at least 20 times to get the wipers off!! haha I cant get them either and dont wanna break anything. But some day they will come off and be replaced with some billet alum ones!!

arveetek · 01-30-2003, 12:31 PM

Like was mentioned, you need a special tool or a prybar. I've never used the special tool, but you have to be really careful with a prybar so you don't mess up the cowl.....lay a thick cloth or some cardboard or something on the cowl before trying this. With the clip depressed, you need to gently pry up on the bottom of the wiper. It's a slightly tapered shaft, and the spring-loaded portion of the wiper arm puts constant pressure on the joint, so it won't just slip off. Once it starts to move, it will pop right off.

Good luck!

01-29-2003, 04:22 PM	#1
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	trick to removing wiper arms? ok i was trying to remove the wiper cowl, granted it was rather chilly outside and i couldnt feel my hands, but i couldnt get the wiper arms off. i pressed the clip underneath with a screw driver but couldnt get the arms to lift off. anyone have and secret tricks to popping those suckers off? i twisted and yanked and damn near bent it... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

01-29-2003, 07:43 PM	#4
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	dude...I have tried at least 20 times to get the wipers off!! haha I cant get them either and dont wanna break anything. But some day they will come off and be replaced with some billet alum ones!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-30-2003, 12:31 PM	#5
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Like was mentioned, you need a special tool or a prybar. I've never used the special tool, but you have to be really careful with a prybar so you don't mess up the cowl.....lay a thick cloth or some cardboard or something on the cowl before trying this. With the clip depressed, you need to gently pry up on the bottom of the wiper. It's a slightly tapered shaft, and the spring-loaded portion of the wiper arm puts constant pressure on the joint, so it won't just slip off. Once it starts to move, it will pop right off. Good luck! __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

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01-29-2003, 04:45 PM	#2
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	all i can say is to use an alligator clip to hold the wiperclip down and then rotate the wiper at the base in tiny circles and it should come right off. the only other way i have done it is to open a crescent wrench to the same opening as the wiper base. hold the clip open, and use something to lever against the cowl as you push up on the wiper base with the wrench. good luck!!

01-29-2003, 07:14 PM	#3
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	They make a tool just for that, you can get it at pep boys or auto zone for under 20 bucks PEACE



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