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2013 mustang Gt Wiper Blade arm removal?

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Old 05-06-2015, 11:11 AM
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Default 2013 mustang Gt Wiper Blade arm removal?

Hey Guys I bought a Windshield wiper nozzle sprayer relocation kit from Trufiber.com. I am having troubles with pulling the Wiper Arm off. Does it just pull right off with enough force?
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The reason the wiper arm is so difficult to remove is because the spring tension that keeps the wiper pressed against the windshield is a lateral-downward force on the retaining bolt. First, you'll need a wiper puller or a wide flat blade screw driver to use as a lever and WD40 or any penetrant like it. Once you've removed the wiper arm nut, spray penetrant on the bolt and attach the puller to the top of the bolt or position the screwdriver under the wiper at the bolt. Now here's the trick - lift the wiper arm up so there is no lateral pressure against the wiper arm bolt (that pressure is the force that makes it difficult so you'll have to lift the wiper off the windshield an inch or two and adjust as you go); now just lift the arm off the bolt with the tool.
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Old 05-07-2015, 09:12 PM
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Awesome thanks for the help, I will let you know how it goes.
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Old 05-15-2015, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RedFire281
The reason the wiper arm is so difficult to remove is because the spring tension that keeps the wiper pressed against the windshield is a lateral-downward force on the retaining bolt. First, you'll need a wiper puller or a wide flat blade screw driver to use as a lever and WD40 or any penetrant like it. Once you've removed the wiper arm nut, spray penetrant on the bolt and attach the puller to the top of the bolt or position the screwdriver under the wiper at the bolt. Now here's the trick - lift the wiper arm up so there is no lateral pressure against the wiper arm bolt (that pressure is the force that makes it difficult so you'll have to lift the wiper off the windshield an inch or two and adjust as you go); now just lift the arm off the bolt with the tool.
No need, just twist and pull hardest you can.
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