Rear wiper removal

[YourNameHere]

I just bought a 94 ex.
The rear wiper arm is broken completely off.
How can I remove the remeainder of the wiper arm? I'd like to replace it.

 

[mikeinri]

Welcome to the forum!

I haven't had to do that, but check a Haynes or Chilton's manual, or you can look at the repair guides at autozone.com which is an electronic version of Chilton's.

Hope this helps.

Mike

 

[Fordmandan87]

take a screwdriver to the inside of the arm there should be a clip pry on that then lift the remaining portion of wiper arm. Its going to be a basterd to get off of the splined shaft but once thats off measure the diameter of the splined shaft so that your replacement is the right size

 

[YourNameHere]

Sweet, I got it off earlier. I didn't know there were more than 1 size shaft. Mine is pretty wide.

 

[Fordmandan87]

you have the one in diameter shaft so the arm shouldnt be more than 20 dollars new at your local parts store

 

[Fordmandan87]

when you put your new one on get ready for adjustment city, i also reccomend bending your wiper at the outer edge if it does not wipe well at the outer edge (mine did that) if you can get pictures of your x use photobucket.com to store them and then just post them so we can see your progress

 

[YourNameHere]

I've been taking picks of the progress.
I bought it from a mechanic for $500 and it was FILTHY, inside and out.

Well, I spent 5+ hours in the last 3 days just cleaning the inside. It still needs another quick once over and another vacuum job.
I still need to clean the wheels, and the rest of the outside.I plan on going over the whole car with rubbing compound and a good coat of wax along with some touch-up paint.