wiper motor removal - how could this be so hard? :)

BobCT · Post by **BobCT** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:40 am

Of all the things I've done so far, I can't believe I'm stuck on removing the wiper motors.

I ordered some nice fiberglass motor covers from Bob at Beacon but haven't been able to get the wiper motor removed from the windshield to install them.

I wish they just screwed into the sides of the housing but they don't, you have to remove the motor in order to get the back piece off.

The large nut is removed from the threaded post and a couple of screws on the side. I can pivot the motor back and forth (it's tight) but the post will not come through the windshield. I've soaked a couple of them for weeks.

I have looked all over and don't see any other fasteners but maybe I'm missing something. It sure feels like it.

Any other ideas? I have a pic if anyone wants to email me.

thanks,
Bob

rdunne14@comcast.net

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:10 pm

BFH......sorry that is all I got

Coralkong · Post by **Coralkong** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:36 pm

I did mine a couple of years ago.
I don't remember the details (probably blocked them out on purpose), but I DO remember it was a PITA!

Look for a fastening washer (looks like an almost closed "U") around the post somewhere. I seem to recall something about one of those and the flathead screwdriver I used to get it off going into my thumb. Then I remember Scotch. Lots and lots of Scotch....

Sorry, that's all I got.
Well, that and a scar.

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:05 pm

Coralkong wrote:I did mine a couple of years ago.
I don't remember the details (probably blocked them out on purpose), but I DO remember it was a PITA!

Look for a fastening washer (looks like an almost closed "U") around the post somewhere. I seem to recall something about one of those and the flathead screwdriver I used to get it off going into my thumb. Then I remember Scotch. Lots and lots of Scotch....

Sorry, that's all I got.
Well, that and a scar.

That is some funny stuff.....

BobCT · Post by **BobCT** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:47 pm

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:37 pm

Seems like I remember using a block of wood, maybe but no Scotch at all.

Just Jack Daniels.

RWS

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:52 pm

The Scotch works, but often leads to breakage (and/or scars).

Tequila will remove it quickly, but it will never work again.

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wiper motor removal - how could this be so hard? :)

wiper motor removal - how could this be so hard? :)

thanks, at least that's a lead... will check it out