Stuck rear wiper arm

2001 SKODA FABIA
76,000 MILES
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IMRE PASZTOR
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Dear 2carpros,

I have attached a picture, I cannot remove the rear wiper arm, the nut come off easily but not the arm. I have tried with lots of WD-40,( soaked in WD-40) gently (and later not gently) hitting with hammer both directions. there should not be screw threads so it is should came off easily, but I gave up. I would be grateful if I can get an answer for this silly problem.

Many Thanks
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Sep 18, 2016 at 6:39 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like it has oxidized the two pieces together looks like both pieces are made out aluminum. See if you can find a product made by sea foam it is called deep creep. It is a penetrate works great if not second choice PB blaster that is another penetrate. Then get a wiper arm puller and use that to remove it. You might have to end up replacing the wiper motor.
Sep 18, 2016 at 8:21 AM
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