Do you need to remove the wiper arm on a Ford?
If you plan to replace the wiper linkage or motor on your Ford, you will need to know how to remove a Ford wiper arm. Fortunately, Ford standardizes the type of wiper arms used on their vehicles, so there are only a couple of ways to remove the arm, no matter the year or model of the vehicle. You do not even need a special tool.
How do you remove the wiper blade from a car?
Pull the wiper blade away from the windshield so the wiper arm is fully extended from the vehicle. Look at the base of the arm where it connects to the pivot mechanism attached to the vehicle. If you see a latch on the side of the pivot mechanism, open the latch (if it is stuck, then pry it open with a flathead screwdriver).
What should I do if my windshield wiper arm slips?
Test the wipers. Turn the ignition key on, turn the wipers on and test the travel of the arm for proper operation. If the arm slips, you will need to replace it. Mark where the windshield wiper blade rests. If your wiper problem was not the result a loose nut, your wiper arm might be stripped out. In this case you need to replace it.
How do you install a new windshield wiper shaft?
Install the new arm. Line up the splines so that they mate with the shaft. Make sure that your wiper arm is in the correct resting position on the windshield (it should land on the same mark you made with the original wiper). Gently tap the arm down onto the shaft. It is ideal to use a tool that will not scratch your new wiper arm.
If you plan to replace the wiper linkage or motor on your Ford, you will need to know how to remove a Ford wiper arm. Fortunately, Ford standardizes the type of wiper arms used on their vehicles, so there are only a couple of ways to remove the arm, no matter the year or model of the vehicle. You do not even need a special tool.
Pull the wiper blade away from the windshield so the wiper arm is fully extended from the vehicle. Look at the base of the arm where it connects to the pivot mechanism attached to the vehicle. If you see a latch on the side of the pivot mechanism, open the latch (if it is stuck, then pry it open with a flathead screwdriver).
Where is the retaining clip on a Ford wiper?
Pry the retaining clip off the arm with a flathead screwdriver. The clip is located inside the base of the arm above the point where it meets the pivot mechanism. Put the tip of the flathead screwdriver up into the base of the arm and pry the clip from the arm.