Windshield Wiper Question...Taking them off.

Okay...I feel really stupid for asking but how do I get the windshield wiper arms off? I messed with them a little this morning but I didn't want to put too much pressure on them. The wipers work fine but I wanted to get the arms off so I can clean up the windshield frame and repaint it. I see they have a piece that fits against the frame, and then a nut that tightens them down. After that is the arm. Do you just twist the arm off or do I need to loosen the nut? Again, I apologize for such an elementary question but I wanted to ask before I break something.

 

Should be a littl clip that needs to be pulled back and then it should slide off.

High5

 

Thank You...I'll give it a try when I go home for lunch.

 

some don't have the clip and just press onto the shaft splines. these come off with a reasonable amount ow wiggling and yanking

 

And correct selection of words, of course

 

You were right sink...no clip. But, with a good amount of prying, yanking, and pleasant language they cam off with ease

 

That's the Jeep Mechanic's triple threat.

I find that combo to be quite effective.
Throw some PB Blaster in there and you're unstoppable!!:smash:

 

oops, forgot to mention the pleasant language partR)