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Old 01-30-2011, 12:06 PM
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How do you remove headlight wiper arm

I see in manual it says remove nut holding it on. But i can't get the cover that is over the nut to move.

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Old 01-30-2011, 12:18 PM
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Pivot the the wiper arm 90 degrees down away from the car. The nut will be accessible then.
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Old 01-30-2011, 12:36 PM
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I would also hold the wiper arm as you loosen the nut so you don't put a ton of strain on the plastic gears inside the wiper motor.

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Pivot the the wiper arm 90 degrees down away from the car. The nut will be accessible then.
I would word that out and away from the car on the 124 US model.
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I would word that out and away from the car on the 124 US model.
I'll go along with down and away.
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