How to remove the windshield wiper arm

DJKORM

MEMBER
1999 ACURA RL
180,000 MILES

I removed the screw cap on top of the arm but it seems to be firmly fastened to the stem. I don't want to break anything. Is there something else holding the arm in place or do I need to try penetrating oil?

Thursday, September 26th, 2013 AT 11:00 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,752 POSTS

They make a puller to remove them. See if a parts store near you will lend you one. The metal between the wiper arm and stem get corroded and can be very difficult to remove.

Let me know if you have any questions.