How to replace windscreen wiper arms [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

How to change windscreen wiper arm on a car – replacement tutorial
Tools
Required Tools:
Flat screwdriver
Tap wrench
Torx wrench
Torx bit
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the wiper arms if they squeak when used
  • or the wiper blades aren't pressed against the glass properly
  1. 1.
    How to change Windscreen Wiper Arm - free PDF and video manuals
    The procedure for replacing the front arms and the rear one is almost identical
  2. 2.
    How to replace rear and front Wiper arm windscreen washer - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    The rear wiper arm tends to fail more quickly
    Reasons to replace the rear wiper arm:
    a cracked plastic partсorrosion damage to the bushing
  3. 3.
    Look at the design of the parts and the type of fasteners
    Reasons for replacing the front wiper arms:
    a weakened spring that presses the arm against the glasscorrosion marks and other defectsinstallation of a new wiper linkage
    4.
    Windscreen wiper arm replacement on your car: free workshop manuals
    Unclip the protection cap and remove it
  4. 5.
    Changing Windshield wiper arm by yourself
    Clean the fasteners and unscrew them with a suitable tool
    Important!
    Hold the arm firmly to avoid damaging the pivot shaft
  5. 6.
    How to remove front and rear Wiper blade arm - online easy-to-follow instructions
    On some vehicles, the pivot shaft has a built-in washer spray nozzle. Avoid damaging it when removing the arm
  6. 7.
    How to replace Wiper arm windscreen washer: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the arm from the pivot shaft
  7. 8.
    How hard is it to do yourself: front Windscreen wiper arm replacement - download illustrated guide
    If it’s difficult to remove, use a universal puller
  8. 9.
    Need to know how to renew Windscreen Wiper Arm? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Position the puller jaws between the base of the arm and its mount
  9. 10.
    Changing of rear Wiper arm windscreen washer won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Resting the tool against the pivot shaft, detach the arm
    Please note!
    Be careful not to damage the glass!
  10. 11.
    Windscreen wiper arm replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Lift the wiper arm away from the glass
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