Removing wiper arm.

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Removing wiper arm.

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Is there a guide, or anyone can guide me on removing/installing the wiper arm?
I need to get it sand down & re-sprayed.

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(i tried to look at the completefto site but it's down?)
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No where near my car or remember how its set up but in pretty sure judging from my old car there's a single bolt at the bottem
With the fto may be diff or may be the same but think we have that pannel that covers them so that may need removing first
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yep bduffmans right, theres a little cap at the bottom of the arm, pop that off and then theres a bolt hidden underneath.
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bolt cutters? :D
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Its easy, flip the bit down the bottom up and undo the bolt as xj said ;)
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I failed to undo the nuts. It's not turning at all, no matter i use a spanner or socket wrench.
Anti-clockwise, right? :facepalm2:

Or, i'm just too wimpy. :lol:
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Bring it around to mine if you want this Arvo between 6-9 and I'll loosen them ;)
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Thanks mate. But guess i'm gonna ask Simon to give me a hand on that when i'm going to his place tomorrow.
Cheers! :D
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The spray paint don't stick. It's peeling off when i installed it back. :facepalm2:
I did sand it before the spray painting so, what've gone wrong?

Is that the difference between 3 dollars and 20 dollars spray cans?
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Did you degrease, then prime first?
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No. :lol:
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phunkydude wrote:The spray paint don't stick. It's peeling off when i installed it back. :facepalm2:
Is that the difference between 3 dollars and 20 dollars spray cans?
and yes, there is a difference in the $20 paint.. i.e. it is designed for metal..
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