camzaro28

i thought this was going to be an easy task. but started to look at them, how in the **** do i get them off?
the black paint has worn off in some areas, so the chrome behind is showing through. showing its age.
just want to take them off to paint them again.
thanks in advance

OBE1 95Z28

There's a plastic cover at the base that pulls up, exposing a nut.

camzaro28

yes i have that nut off. i am pulling pretty damn hard on the wiper arm at the base, it isnt budging one bit.
i even went as far as thinking that the arm was threaded on that bolt. but the bolt is turning with the arm of the wiper.
not sure, is it just on there real good?

Jason96T/A

Been there,

GM makes a Wiper Arm Puller (Part # J-39637), you can either use that or try "gently" but firmly working the arm from it's post (wasn't brave enough for the that method)

camzaro28

ah, always making **** difficult.
thanks jason, going to to try and pry it off first. if that dont work, looks like i am buying the tool.

Mtrhds94Z

Its a tapered, splined shaft so can be quite tight..

camzaro28

well got it off. had a nice size flathead screwdriver, pryed it under there and pulled on the other side. came off, kinda popped then slid up.

now i am letting the paint dry. just figured i would ask how hard it is to get them back on? just some pointers before i get started later.
thanks again guys

Mtrhds94Z

On is a lot easier than off.. just make sure they are indexed properly, then tighten the nut.. that pulls it onto the splines..

fattyz28

Atleast you didn't do what I did and crack the windsheild when you were prying the wipers. I didn't think I was on it, but apparently I was!