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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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Getting ready to remove the wiper blade arms from my 73 coupe.
Not the blades but the arms holding the blades.
I just did a quick look at them and I don’t see any releases, screws or other hardware that needs to be removed to remove the arms.
Whats the trick?
Thanks!
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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 12:09 PM
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Not sure if the '73 is any different than the '72 but I found this thread useful...

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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 12:25 PM
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There is a specific tool for removing the arms and the one I purchased was from one of our vendors
Easy to use and won't damage the windshield!!!
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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Getting ready to remove the wiper blade arms from my 73 coupe.
Not the blades but the arms holding the blades.
I just did a quick look at them and I don’t see any releases, screws or other hardware that needs to be removed to remove the arms.
Whats the trick?
Thanks!
This is a useful instruction video. Easy to remove, harder to put back on. (I found it easier to use a flat blade screwdriver to remove). Install your blades and hoses to the arms before re-installing......very difficult to do after the arm is in place.

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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 05:28 PM
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I bought the tool and then put electrical tape on the metal part that contacts the wiper arms. I paid a pretty penny for the arms with the metal washer tubing and didn’t want to scratch them.
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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 03:23 PM
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Thanks everyone,
I guess I’ll be buying another tool.
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Old Jun 18, 2022 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by OldCarBum
Thanks everyone,
I guess I’ll be buying another tool.
They're cheap at Auto Zone....https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-a...ool/439291_0_0
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Old Jun 19, 2022 | 06:15 AM
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Bent screwdriver. Thought that's what cheap screwdrivers are for.
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