Windscreen Wiper Removal....

Post by **Chief** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 5:35 pm

hi,
I had a go at removing the windscreen wipers, but the clip you're meant to lift up refuses to move. There's no rust etc so I don't know whats wrong. Maybe im just not doing it right. Please can someone tell me how to take off the wipers, and a good way to lift up the clip (i tried with a small screwdriver).
Thanks

Post by **Gareth** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:49 pm

Ah, don't lift it.

Get a small flat-bladed screwdriver in between the wiper arm and the clip, and push the clip back towards the windscreen. It should pop out (and then fly across the drive, never to be seen again...). The wiper arm will just pull off. Refitting is the reversal &c. &c.

Be careful with the screwdriver, though - don't want to scratch the paintwork! Maybe tape over the edge just to be safe?

Post by **Chief** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:00 pm

ah- the Haynes manual implied I was meant to push it away from the windscreen. Looking at the wiperblades area it looks as though there are no rubbers to stop water getting in, probably explains wet parcel shelves etc

Luckily the only reason im trying to remove the wipers is to fit new rubbers anyway

Post by **Gareth** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:23 pm

There should be a rubber underneath the chrome embellisher, but that's probably flattened beyond all recognition, or disintegrated. That's how I get the wipers off anyway - and I remember trying several different ways!!

Post by **57traveller** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:22 pm

I've found the wiper arms that fix to the spindle using a clamp activated by a central screw the easiest to fit and remove. Much "finer "adjustment as well enabling better positioning on the spindle splines. Maybe not original but avoids the potential to damage paintwork, fingers and hands with a screwdriver.

Post by **Gareth** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:53 pm

Yes, I used to have those (or rather one of those...) but the spring lost its springiness, and the arm had discoloured, so I put a new pair on. They do make removal much easer and safer, however!

Post by **brixtonmorris** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:33 pm

place a small flat piece of wood on the body which the screwdriver can push against, but the key is to pull the wiper squarly

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:00 pm

Looking at the wiperblades area it looks as though there are no rubbers to stop water getting in, probably explains wet parcel shelves etc

Yes Chief that is a water leak area often overlooked another is the rubber under the bonnet hinges

Post by **57traveller** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:28 pm

Kevin's correct - I mentioned in another thread that I had traced a leak to the left hand wiper embellisher/body joint leaking on my Traveller. Wrecked my radio/c.d

Originally thought to be a leaking widscreen, yes the water WAS leaking along and behind the inside of the screen rubber it was only after the screen had been out three times, resealed and on the last occasion re-rubbered that the source of the deluge was found.

Post by **Gareth** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 7:40 pm

Badum-chhhhh.

Post by **Chief** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:25 pm

Kevin's correct - I mentioned in another thread that I had traced a leak to the left hand wiper embellisher/body joint leaking on my Traveller. Wrecked my radio/c.d

yeah I think it may have been on my post about water leaks

But can't remember because there are so many posts about water leaks ;)

Post by **57traveller** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:24 pm

It seems to be water leak season at the moment, it's all the rain we've been getting!

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:37 pm

Theres a special tool you can get that is perfect for almost every job including wiper removal...................

a hammer

Hmm trained mechanic are we then Chris

Post by **Chief** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:58 pm

Theres a special tool you can get that is perfect for almost every job including wiper removal...................
a hammer
Hmm trained mechanic are we then Chris

Well if it works...........

;)

Post by **Matt** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:28 pm

yeah you can remove anything with a hammer, its just that you will have to rebuild the bit you removed and most of the surrounding structure!!!

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:49 pm

Here we go this is the Haynes Technical Guide explained when I find it there is a tool version as well
http://website.lineone.net/~bmmoc/idiot ... manual.htm

Post by **Matt** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:56 pm

LOL thats good!

Post by **MrA.Series** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 5:06 pm

Hehehe, I love it! It's all too true.

Post by **Chief** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 5:45 pm

very very true. My attempts at wiper removal are not going well, all that happens is the clip is ominously bending. I think its the clip. 2 little prongs which appear to be connected to a thin strip of metal.