How to replace windscreen wiper arms [AUTODOC TUTORIAL]

How to change windscreen wiper arm on a car – replacement tutorial

Required Tools:

                      Flat screwdriver
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Torx wrench
                    
                      Torx bit

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the wiper arms if they squeak when used
or the wiper blades aren't pressed against the glass properly

1.

The procedure for replacing the front arms and the rear one is almost identical
2.

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.

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.

Unclip the protection cap and remove it
5.

Clean the fasteners and unscrew them with a suitable tool

Important!
Hold the arm firmly to avoid damaging the pivot shaft
6.

On some vehicles, the pivot shaft has a built-in washer spray nozzle. Avoid damaging it when removing the arm
7.

Remove the arm from the pivot shaft
8.

If it’s difficult to remove, use a universal puller
9.

Position the puller jaws between the base of the arm and its mount
10.

Resting the tool against the pivot shaft, detach the arm

Please note!
Be careful not to damage the glass!
11.

Lift the wiper arm away from the glass
12.

Pull the arm and rock it up and down to remove it
13.

If it’s difficult to remove, use a universal puller

14.

Remove the arm from the pivot shaft

AUTODOC recommends:
It will be easier to remove if grease was used at the installation stage
15.

Clean the wiper arm pivot shaft

AUTODOC recommends:
Before doing that, protect the area around it with masking tape
16.

Apply some grease to the pivot shaft
17.

Install a new arm on the shaft

Please note!
Use a new fastener
18.

Tighten the wiper arm fastener to the torque recommended by the manufacturer

Important!
Hold the arm firmly to avoid damaging the pivot shaft
19.

Install new wiper blades