Replacing Windshield Wipers

[Kuze]

I am wanting to replace the wipers to install black ones I purchased.
Any tips and tricks you can provide I would be greatly appreciative.

 

[phred]

Pick up this tool from your local parts store. It hooks under the arm and releases the spring

 

[Kuze]

Pick up this tool from your local parts store. It hooks under the arm and releases the spring

Could you provide the link for it please or the name of this tool? Thank you for the assist here!

 

[FORD*DIEHARD]

I have never used one, never knew it existed but I just looked it up from phred's description and found it. This is Auto Zones part #. If you get one and use it, please let us know how it worked.

 

[Kuze]

Thank you. Found it on amazon. I will be using it this weekend and will let you all know. Thanks again!

 

[SteveL]

I've just used a small screwdriver

 

[thegreatjustino]

I've just used a small screwdriver

I've done this for years. No special tool needed.

 

[DirtDonk]

Some arms require that you flip them and hold them all the way up, so that they release the locking tang. As you're holding, a little careful wobbling back and forth while prying gently with the screwdriver/tool/thingy will usually pop the arm off the splined spindle pretty quickly.
The usual care is to be taken with the paint. Usually putting something like thin cardboard under the screwdriver so you don't scratch or chip the paint.
Assuming it isn't already pitted to the moon in that area from rock and bug hits over the last 50 years or so.

From the looks of it, I can't tell if the tool is designed around pulling the locking tang out, to unlock the arm, or if it's designed to hook under the arm head to pry it off the spindle.
Might do both!
After this many years, the arms might have been changed out multiple times already. Only you'll be able to tell if there is a tang or not. Or whether the tang backs out when you lift the arm. Or not...

Paul

 

[SteveL]

Hey Paul, you could always get some of those louvered wiper arms to cut down on the bug strike damage

 

[DirtDonk]

But only if they’re available in chrome or hot pink!

 

[Kuze]

I have never used one, never knew it existed but I just looked it up from phred's description and found it. This is Auto Zones part #. If you get one and use it, please let us know how it worked.

This tool was so much easier to use than a small screw driver. I highly recommend it. Although its like a tool that you will use once and never again, hopefully.

 

[DirtDonk]

Good to know. Thanks for the feedback. Never used one either, but I might just have to add that to my collection of used-once tools as well!