Introduction

Replacing your wiper arms is necessary if you have experienced windshield streaks even after replacing your wiper blades. Furthermore, it's a good idea to replace your wiper arms if they have been exposed to harsh weather for a significant amount of time. This guide will take you step by step through the process of removing your wiper arm and replacing it with a new one.

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    • Take the tip of your flathead screwdriver, and wedge it underneath the wiper cap.

    • Firmly pry the wiper cap upwards until it's completely off.

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    • Place the head of your ratchet on the exposed nut.

    • Loosen the nut by turning your ratchet counter clockwise.

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    • Once the nut is loose enough, you may grab it and place it to the side.

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    • Firmly grip the lower end of the wiper arm.

    • Pull it towards you, so that the wiper arm is extended in the upward position.

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    • While holding the lower end of the wiper arm, tug the wiper arm upwards until completely detached.

    • Don't be discouraged if the wiper arm isn't detached right away. You may have to tug upwards a few times to detach it.

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    • Have your new wiper arm extended in the upward position (just how your old wiper arm was extended at the end of Step 4).

    • Take your wiper arm, and center its hole on the exposed metal threading.

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    • Once the wiper arm has been placed onto the metal threading, firmly grip the lower end of the wiper arm.

    • Slowly push the wiper arm downwards and away from you, so that it's flat with the windshield.

    • Make sure to do this slowly so that your fingers are not compressed by the wiper arm and the windshield.

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    • Place the same nut from earlier onto the exposed threaded metal.

    • Place the head of your ratchet onto the nut.

    • Tighten the nut by turning your ratchet clockwise, until it can no longer be tightened.

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    • Firmly press the wiper cap upon the exposed nut.

    • Once the wiper cap is secure, you may repeat steps 1-9 to the other wiper arm.

Conclusion

Once you have replaced one of your wiper arms, repeat the same process for the remaining wiper arm.

Nicholas Imbriale

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good merci

thank you

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