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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Hi guys,
this is my first post. i have just recently bought my first corvette which is an amazing car however i have i few teething problems which i would like to get sorted right away. my wipers have started to collide with each other and i noticed the drivers side wiper appears to have come slightly off its connection at the base. how i do i remove or re-attach the wiper arm at the base ?? can i just pulll it off ?
thanks in advance for any help
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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you failed to mention the year but this site has some suggestions

http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=125
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Hi A,
FIRST POST!!!! Welcome!
You MUST tell us a bit about your car and post a picture or two.
Along with Mel's advice you may want to look for the small tool that's available to aid in removing the wiper arm from the transmision shaft. It depresses the prong that retains the arm to the shaft.
Good Luck!
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 06:46 AM
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Hi guys
sorry i have a silver anniversary edition 1978, i did take some pictures but was unable to post them.

thanks
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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This will help with pictures.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...tep-guide.html
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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There is a tool for removing wiper arms; worth the cost. The release tab can otherwise be hard to get to. The assembly instruction manual (AIM) explains how the arms were set and adjusted on the assembly lne.

Congrats on the 78.


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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
There is a tool for removing wiper arms; worth the cost. The release tab can otherwise be hard to get to. The assembly instruction manual (AIM) explains how the arms were set and adjusted aon the assembly lne.

Congrats on the 78.


This link should help.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...n-my-76-a.html
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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You can use a flat tip screw driver to lift the releasing tab up and it will also pry up the wiper arm.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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brilliant guys that was exactly what i was looking for, should now be able to sort out my wipers . i am in need of an AIM, however i live in the uk and do not currently know of a supplier here. anyways thanks again guys
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