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Old 12-19-09, 05:44 PM
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OK, this is probably easy, but for some reason I can not figure out how to get the wiper arm to lift up so that I can replace the wiper blade. What's the trick?
Old 12-19-09, 06:38 PM
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Turn the wipers on then stop them when they are up
Old 12-19-09, 07:47 PM
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Right, but they still only pull away from the windshield about 2-3 inches. Not enough to remove.
Old 12-19-09, 08:42 PM
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raise the hood
Old 12-22-09, 12:35 PM
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I've tried it raising the hood, but hit the edge of it too many times.

My best luck has been to run them until they're up, then turn the car off. Yes, you only get 2-3 inches, but you only need enough height to slide it off.

The key is that you're not trying to slide the hook of the wiper arm over the top of the wiper blade and remove it in one motion. Push the tab in, and pull the blade with the far end pointed up slightly. Once you've cleared the hook, raise the arm and slide the wiper off.
Old 12-22-09, 05:03 PM
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What do you need wipers for. My sc never has seen rain yet alone snow.LOL
Old 12-26-09, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mrblister
What do you need wipers for. My sc never has seen rain yet alone snow.LOL
^^^^^1, when I update to a 2006, yours is the kind of car I'm looking for my friend !!
Old 12-26-09, 01:32 PM
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Buddy, I guess when it rains you take one of your bikes out just to save the blades!!!!
Kinda chilly and wet to be ridin' for me. But then that's me!
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