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Dropt72Shortbed · 08-22-2002, 07:01 PM

i cant for the life of me figure out how to get the wipers off. im pulling the front clip off and to get to the fenders i need to take the cowl off, and to get the cowl off i need to take the wipers off.

anyone want to shed any light?

JJk10 · 08-22-2002, 07:19 PM

there is a tab at the base of the arm, under the part that goes over the shaft that exits the cowel...I think the tab is on the inside (under the arm) just use a screw driver.

woodrow59 · 08-22-2002, 08:19 PM

JJk10 is right, gotta get that tab with a screwdriver. Mine were real hard to get off, tried lifting the tab with the srewdriver but it wouldn't budge. When you lift the wiper arm to get to the tab it puts a bind on the shaft ,,,,, try putting a shop rag (or other protection) over where the wiper goes on the shaft. Put some channel locks to it and wiggle it while you're pushing the tab up.

>X< · 08-22-2002, 08:22 PM

SAWZALL!!!!!!! arg argh argh argh

67chevelle · 08-23-2002, 01:24 PM

ya.. what they said, and many colorful expletives...

67chevelle

palallin · 08-23-2002, 01:45 PM

There is a little tool that makes the job MUCH easier. It's made out of flat stock with cut-outs in each end rather like line wrenchs except that they are bent down with the tabs bent yet again (I know, it's a lousy description). You hook the tabs under the arm and squeeze the tool down to the top of the arm, and it will pop right off. Any old filling station (NOT Convenience store) that deals/dealt in wipers will probably have several lying around. I got one by buying a whole Anco cabinet full of new blades and some tools from a guy who got out of the business.

Andy4639 · 08-23-2002, 02:29 PM

NAPA sells them, they are $6.00 are less if I remember right.
You put it over the end of the wipper arm and pry up with your hand holding the tool and the wipper blade at the same time.
Hope this helps.

babylonflyer · 01-23-2011, 11:25 PM

back from the dead.....

rick0312 · 01-24-2011, 12:12 AM

need to push clip over as you pull up on wiper arm. hope the pics help.

gonzo6869 · 01-24-2011, 02:15 AM

I did this a year ago, I found it a lot easier to pull that pin out altogether, and I really don't think it is needed. Once that tab is out just use muscle power to pull straight up, be patient and you'll get it. I have been using the wipers, minus the tab since and have had no issues.

steelscout · 01-24-2011, 03:24 AM

Just subscribing to thread, I need to do this as well, I hope you get it off without any issues.
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rollinhard · 01-24-2011, 08:13 AM

The way I take mine off is to lift the wiper arm off the window and hold it this actualy pulls the little tab out of the way then usually the are stuck so while gentally pulling on the arm I pry with screw driver on the opposite side and walla she's off.
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mwilliams5891 · 01-24-2011, 11:01 AM

...........thats the clip.............mother f%^&$^

08-22-2002, 07:01 PM	#1
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	how to remove wiper arms??? i cant for the life of me figure out how to get the wipers off. im pulling the front clip off and to get to the fenders i need to take the cowl off, and to get the cowl off i need to take the wipers off. anyone want to shed any light?

08-22-2002, 07:19 PM	#2
JJk10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: grand bay, new brunswick , Canada Posts: 648	there is a tab at the base of the arm, under the part that goes over the shaft that exits the cowel...I think the tab is on the inside (under the arm) just use a screw driver. __________________ Displaced Canadian in Monterey California 1970 K10, 350 HEI, 4spd. 3.73's NP205 33"BFG Mud Terrains Edelbrock Intake and carb. 12 bolt rear,dana 44 front with disk brakes

08-22-2002, 08:19 PM	#3
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	JJk10 is right, gotta get that tab with a screwdriver. Mine were real hard to get off, tried lifting the tab with the srewdriver but it wouldn't budge. When you lift the wiper arm to get to the tab it puts a bind on the shaft ,,,,, try putting a shop rag (or other protection) over where the wiper goes on the shaft. Put some channel locks to it and wiggle it while you're pushing the tab up. __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-22-2002, 08:22 PM	#4
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	SAWZALL!!!!!!! arg argh argh argh __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.

08-23-2002, 01:24 PM	#5
67chevelle drag racer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meridian Idaho Posts: 127	ya.. what they said, and many colorful expletives... 67chevelle __________________ Current rides: 01 GMC 2500 SB HD CC 4x4 8.1 allison 67 Chevelle drag car 516 CI BBC,TH400 9.777 @ 138.4 mph 1970 C10 2WD PU being rebuilt 1967 El Camino 502, TH400 ( wife's drag car) Jr. Dragster 5 hp B&S for the kids

08-23-2002, 01:45 PM	#6
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	There is a little tool that makes the job MUCH easier. It's made out of flat stock with cut-outs in each end rather like line wrenchs except that they are bent down with the tabs bent yet again (I know, it's a lousy description). You hook the tabs under the arm and squeeze the tool down to the top of the arm, and it will pop right off. Any old filling station (NOT Convenience store) that deals/dealt in wipers will probably have several lying around. I got one by buying a whole Anco cabinet full of new blades and some tools from a guy who got out of the business. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-23-2002, 02:29 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Wipper tool NAPA sells them, they are $6.00 are less if I remember right. You put it over the end of the wipper arm and pry up with your hand holding the tool and the wipper blade at the same time. Hope this helps. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#8
babylonflyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CALI Posts: 107	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? back from the dead.....

01-24-2011, 12:12 AM	#9
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? need to push clip over as you pull up on wiper arm. hope the pics help. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend

01-24-2011, 02:15 AM	#10
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? I did this a year ago, I found it a lot easier to pull that pin out altogether, and I really don't think it is needed. Once that tab is out just use muscle power to pull straight up, be patient and you'll get it. I have been using the wipers, minus the tab since and have had no issues. __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

01-24-2011, 03:24 AM	#11
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? Just subscribing to thread, I need to do this as well, I hope you get it off without any issues. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

01-24-2011, 08:13 AM	#12
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? The way I take mine off is to lift the wiper arm off the window and hold it this actualy pulls the little tab out of the way then usually the are stuck so while gentally pulling on the arm I pry with screw driver on the opposite side and walla she's off. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

01-24-2011, 11:01 AM	#13
mwilliams5891 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield, Oregon Posts: 164	Re: how to remove wiper arms??? ...........thats the clip.............mother f%^&$^ __________________ -1969 C/10 Short Step soon to be Brand NEW Ls6/T56 -03 Mazda Protege 5 -WTB 1970 Chevelle project



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