- February 3, 2023
- By feng gao
- In windscreen maintenance
- Tags WINDSCREEN REPLACEMENT
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When your windshield wiper arms get dirty or damaged, it’s time to remove and replace them. Windshield wipers are some of the easiest repairs you can make, so it’s really easy to take them off and install new ones at home. We’ll walk you through how to change out wiper arms so you can keep your windshield clean.Aussie Auto-glass(https://ozautoglass.com.au), one of the best leading auto glass replacement company in Sydney, which is located at 813 princes highway in Tempe.
1.Lift your wiper arm off of your windshield. Use one hand to hold the wiper arm where it connects to the blade and keep your other hand at the arm’s base on your vehicle. Hold the wiper blade a few inches off your windshield so it’s easier to undo the clip.
2.Pull the lever or latch near the base of the wiper arm. Check where the wiper arm connects to your vehicle. The latch will either be on the side or underneath the base of the wiper arm. Pull the lever up to unlock your wiper arm from your vehicle.
•If you don’t see a lever on the wiper arm, then you have a spring-loaded or bolt-on arm.
3.Lower the wiper arm to slide it off of your vehicle. Slowly set the wiper arm back down on your windshield. Gently rock the wiper arm back and forth to loosen the connections so you can pull it off of your vehicle.
4.Use a wiper arm puller for stuck or stubborn arms. Slide the bottom of the puller underneath the base of the wiper arm. Place the bolt on top of the puller against the wiper arm post attached to your vehicle. Slowly turn the bolt clockwise to pull the wiper arm away from your windshield until you’re able to remove it on your own.
•Place a piece of cardboard or shop rag between your vehicle and the wiper arm puller to protect the finish.
1.Mark where the windshield wiper blade rests. This will help you put the replacement wiper back in the correct position once the current wiper has been removed. Bar soap, wax, or another easy-to-remove mark works fine.
2.Remove the dust cap at the base of the wiper arm. Look for a plastic or metal dust cap that covers the drive post and hex nut that hold the wiper arm in place. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the cap off so you can reach the nut.
3.Remove the nut that fastens the windshield wiper arm to the drive post. Use a socket ratchet that’s the same size as the retaining hex nut on your wiper arm. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to loosen the nut. When the nut comes loose, take the socket off and finish unscrewing the nut by hand.
•Set the nut aside in a safe place so you can reuse it to attach the new wiper arm.
4.Remove the entire wiper arm from the drive post. Lift the wiper blade up from the windshield with one hand and hold the base of the arm with the other. Gently rock the wiper blade back and forth while lifting with both hands to slide it off of the drive post.
1.Clean the drive post with a small wire brush. Remove any rust and debris from threaded posts with a wire brush. Apply a drop or two of lubricant oil onto the post threads before you reinstall the wiper arm.
2.Slide the base of the wiper arm onto the drive post. Find the hole at the base of your wiper arm. Align the wiper blade with the bottom of your windshield and push the arm onto the post.
•If you have trouble getting the wiper arm fully seated, try gently tapping it into place with a rubber mallet.
3.Secure the wiper arm to the base. Securing the wiper arm depends on the kind your vehicle uses. No matter what type of wiper your vehicle has, always double-check that the wiper arms are tightly secured.
•Bolt-on wiper arms: Twist the nut clockwise back onto the drive post and replace the dust cover.
•Clip-on wiper arms: Seat the arm’s base fully on the drive post and squeeze the lever back down against the base.
•Spring-loaded wiper arms: Remove the pin inserted in the pinholes and let the wiper blade rest on the windshield.
4.Test your wipers. Spray your windshield with some water or windshield cleaner and turn on your wipers. Make sure they run smoothly across your windshield. If everything runs smoothly, then you’re finished with your repairs.
•Prevent damage to wiper blades, arms, linkage, and motor during winter months by lifting the blades off your windshield, especially if it’s snowing. This makes it easier to remove snow and ice from the windshield and prevents damage to blades. It also reduces strain on moving parts if the wipers are frozen to the windshield when you start your car.
Wipe the blade with alcohol wipes or rubbing alcohol to increase the life expectancy of your wipers by a season or two.
• Do not leave the car unattended when the arm is in its upright position as it may swing back and hit the windshield, thus, causing the windshield to possibly shatter.
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