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07-05-2007, 05:54 PM
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removing wipers
Was going to do some cowl cleaning on the 69 and couldn't remove the wipers - I didn't see any tabs to press up to remove them - if they (the tabs) are gone and I screwed?
Any and all help appreciated... Thanks Tom |
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07-05-2007, 06:49 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
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Re: removing wipers
They should just "pop" off. Try putting a towel and a small block of wood on the cowl and use a pry bar to gently lift them off. I'm not sure if any PB Blaster or similar product might give you a little more release.
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07-05-2007, 07:09 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Re: removing wipers
they look normal to me, wiper removal can be a PITA, but make sure and do what bouncy suggests to protect your paint. I use a smaller flat blade screw driver and work the tab....hold your mouth just right and walla! never tried the block of wood trick
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07-05-2007, 08:36 PM
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Location: Willits Ca
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Re: removing wipers
Or get one of these! It works very well. Hook it and pull the arm off. I just wish I could remember where I bought it. To long a go.
    
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07-06-2007, 12:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: California
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Re: removing wipers
I was always told to lift wiper then pry. I'm pretty sure that's how the tool works to.
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07-06-2007, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Re: removing wipers
got them off - FINALLY - didn't want to break anything...what a PITA.
there was a whole host of pine needles in there - they are all gone now - will have to use a screen in there when I put this back together later today... Thanks everybody for the help... |
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07-06-2007, 07:44 PM
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Location: Willits Ca
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Re: removing wipers
I put screen in mine, but It cut the air flow to the vents so much I took it out. The tool allows you to pull up the arm evenly, works slick.
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07-06-2007, 08:10 PM
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urban fourwheelin
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Re: removing wipers
I have that tool, Bought it from Snap-on. Works great.
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