Stuck Wiper Arm - Easy Removal Method

Having trouble removing a stuck or seized front windscreen wiper arm ?. Here’s a simple way to remove it using just a locking pliers. Using this method you don’t need to risk damaging the linkage by levering up the spindle and hammering at the thread like with some other methods. This method should work on most front wiper arms, but not all of them. Be careful not to use the glass for leverage as this could put pressure on the glass and break it, especially on rear wipers. Thanks for watching. Please comment, like and subscribe.
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[@mhmm4303]

Saved me $25 for a tool I would only have to use once! Tricks like these are rare gems. Thank you.

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[@JudoKnowles]

I didn't see this video, looks better than the flat wrench method I was attempting lol. I busted my damn lip and got the puller for $27.

[@sethdawg]

Exactly what I was thinking! Thanks @screwnutsandbolts !

[@Devin_Schwartz]

Amazing! Thanks a ton for this tip, worked a charm to free up a stubborn wiper arm here in the Rust Belt that resisted my best attempts to free it using penetrating oil, repeated wriggling, and even a rubber mallet. This video is truly KZbin at its best!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@johnnycook2384]

I was having this problem working on my C5 Corvette and you saved me from having to buy yet one more tool that I probably would only use just once. Thanks so much.

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You're welcome. I already bought that tool lol :)

[@danieljorgenson3646]

Clearly understood exactly what I needed to do without having to mention a word. Thank you!

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[@AmitroniX]

You're the best. Thank you! Worked perfectly 👌

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[@MichailDoc]

Thank you. Been soaking it in Wd-40 for 10+ hours and despite that has always worked for me, and sometimes vinegar too, this time the car being 20k years old, only your method worked. Thank you

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[@robinyue6603]

I’m returning here to thank you. Your method 1 & 2 worked great for my dodge grand caravan.

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[@eaglesfann88]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Didn’t find this video until after I had purchased a gear puller to remove the arm. Couldn’t get it to center, and remove the arm. Back to YT to find your video. One minute later, RESULTS! Sending back the puller today. Many thanks for the quick, cheap, effective tip!

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[@Kraggypandapops]

Just tried this on my Suzuki Alto, the wiper was off in 30 seconds, thanks so much for this hack!

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[@leightonharrison2328]

Winner!!! Spent ages just looking and scratching my head, pondering how, and in seconds I've done it, thanks mate.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@daxdayton919]

I was having issues breaking the arm free, I tried the pulley method and a couple others. None of them worked, but your method broke it free. Thanks so very much.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@alexharris8500]

You saved my life man thanks. Ie wasn't easy but it did come loose.

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[@Steppest]

Think you so much! Would never have gotten the arm off without this video. The wiper motor was going, and if I moved one arm the other moved too. The linkage from the motor the the rest of the arm linkage had popped off. Lubed it up and popped it back on (rust and debris had probably caused it to fall off initially). Anyway, thank you, hope this helps others too

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@dannydecaire9103]

Holy shit man you are my new best friend. Method 2 was the one that worked for me. I wish I found this video earlier would have saved me a windshield. I even bought a special tool to do the job and I didn't work either. Thanks for the video. Now to you the windshield place at the tune of $500.

[@1188clean]

damn i feel you. im about to be out a few hundred in the next week. i just broke my wife's windshield trying to take that arm off.

[@derekryan5760]

Have nissan qashqai 2011, wipers well stuck on and corroded, this worked a treat!! thankyou

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@markwilliams2830]

The "special tool" arrived for this job a few days ago as demonstrated in your previous video ! Well worth the tenner and no skinned knuckles .But this method you show is very clever.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much. I just got the idea when looking at what the special tool does. I hope we didn't waste a tenner each lol. I'm still glad to have the other tool, it does the job perfectly and I suspect I might end up using it for some other jobs too :)

[@hannahblalock3682]

my boyfriend is an engineer and he told me to say he didn’t think of this but it worked very well! thank you!

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You're welcome !

[@DavidCulshawmer-r]

spent over an hour trying to remove my wiper arm today , come on youtube and bingo , i will be trying this in the morning , i'm having one of those "why didnt i think of this" moments haha

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

lol :). I hope it works for you !

[@DavidCulshawmer-r]

@@screwsnutsandbolts it did . 2 mins it took 😄

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@@DavidCulshawmer-r Excellent 😄

[@davidkyle5017]

Thanks so much, worked perfectly!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@s.b.393]

Thanks!! I went through a "soft touch" car wash and the soft touch brushes broke the plastic piece on that rear wiper arm that holds the blade in. I took the nut off and tried everything except a puller to get that arm off but no luck. I saw your video and tried the vise grip method and it broke free immediately!! Whew!! Thanks again. It worked great.

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You're very welcome, glad it helped :)

[@falco7219]

This is a badass video¡ Thank you very much for the info buddy¡ Greetings from Mexico¡ Keep up the good work¡

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[@abhaynatoo]

Your tips are equivalent to gems.❤. You got a subscrpition. This is how people should make videos without uttering a word and no music.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much ! :)

[@brucecharlie8613]

I'm a windscreen tech. I'm going to try this because some cars don't have enough room for a wiper puller.

[@chrisdeering3965]

I'm trying to remove the black plastic debris shield thing. Because after sitting 3 years my 2004 rusty jeep grand cherokee was invaded by mice, and squirrels which builr nests and also deposited they're nuts, leaves and packed it underneath. Plus all over the engine bay. So the wiper arms had to be removed in order to remove it and clean out the packed mouse house. So after 20 minutes of pb blaster and ready to HULK SMASH 💪 with my hammer I searched and thankfully found the solution. I even have the identical Irwing Vise Grips and hex bit. You made it simple and you prolly save a windshield too. Great idea and thanks for posting this. Perfect 👌 👍🏻

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[@burklander3338]

Congratulations and thank you for making a truly helpful instructional video. It's the best I have seen in a while. You performed the actions slow and showed the tools with enough time to actually see them. I give you two thumbs-up and 5 stars for an excellent video. Great job!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much ! :)

[@covinhas87]

Good idea. I'll try that! Thanks for sharing.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@randybutler6512]

This is BY FAR the best and safest method next to using a 2 jaw puller!!! Your are fantastic!!!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you very much ! :)

[@mterblanche9833]

I tried the vice grip before watching this video but your tip to leave the nut on is what i was looking for, thanks alot

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@kerlnicklows4939]

Great trick, worked like a charm (I was working on my Volvo and thought, "oh great, don't tell me I need a 'special tool' for a simple wiper arm?". Turns out, ya don't . Thank you so much.

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[@peterthull1270]

2nd method worked for me! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

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[@WKBucks]

thank you so much, this worked so well for me. I went and bought a battery terminal pulller because someone in an forum said that works, it was too flimsy/had soft metal and broke. I used your method and got them off in 5 minutes

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@therecanbeonlyonechris5019]

Thank you so much for this. I bought a wiper puller tool and it just bent. Your trick is amazing. I thought I was screwed until I came across your video. You rock!!! Thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@averyaustin1404]

Your a life saver man! I was fighting with the arm for an hour and as soon as I saw the video I was able to pop it right off

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !. Thanks for watching !

[@Kraggypandapops]

Same here, so simple and yet so effective!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@shawnstafford7809 Sometimes the nuts are covered with a plastic cap. What vehicle do you have ?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@shawnstafford7809 Wow nice car, lucky you ! 😎. I've rarely seen, let alone worked on a Firebird so I have no idea I'm afraid. I've only ever seen wiper arms fitted onto splined shafts and secured with nuts

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

@shawnstafford7809 Do the arms look like the ones in this video ?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJTKZKqLbcmiqdk

[@TheWindrunner88]

Still helping people, thank you for sharing this trick! Helped me remove the stuck wipers in 30 seconds , and without risking damaging them, works like a beauty!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching ! 👍

[@fridgemagnet9831]

Looked at picture and immediately went to try it, worked same time.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@EdgarAlves321]

I was almost 2 hours trying to remove the rear wiper from my Audi A3 from 2006, by putting tons of penetrating oil and wd40. Found your video and in 5 min I removed it. Thank you.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !. Thanks for watching :)

[@richthomas467]

A job that I'd spent 2 hours on with increasing frustration, finished in under 30 seconds. Worked in the time it took me to say 'yes this isn't going to wor...' oh it has...

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@astasidhy4243]

Off course this is very much helpful.. You are my hero for helping me do a once in a lifetime job

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thank you ! 😃

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Worked like MAGIC! THANK YOU!!! I’d been fumbling with this thing all DAY! Thank you SO much!!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@wolfeaglet1]

On my two Dodge Rams, 2003 & 2004, there is a simple lever you pull out to release the wiper arm. No nuts or special tools required. However, your video was extremely helpful in working on my Girlfriends Ford Freestar van. Thank you. Funny thing was the nuts on her wipers were two different sizes, 15 and 17mm. What the heck?

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

That's strange !. I'm glad it helped :)

[@tamarawidrick5177]

WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@erikjonasson5655]

Thank you so much for posting this video! It saved me a lot of time, frustration and probably money (due to failed trial and error)!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@ballhawk387]

Excellent, worked easily after a pry bar was to no avail despite having sprayed Free All on it first. Then put on a generous coating of anti-seize before putting it back together so it will be easier if I need to do it again. But one thing, you could have used a cheaper coin, those might be valuable.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

LOL thanks, I'll use a copper coin next time :)

[@finncallanan599]

I tried the $25 tool didn’t work. This method worked 1st time. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !

[@TomL10Capt]

My car is 12 years old, and the wiper blades were never removed. I tried other methods but yours is the one that worked .... thx

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@georgeh1352]

Changed my Estate rear wiper 5yrs ago with no problem, this time the arm is stuck on the spindle solid, so will try your method tomorrow. Hope I don't shatter the rear window, hugh!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Don't use any part of the glass for leverage !

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

If that doesn't work, I'd recommend trying a ball joint separator like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJPZoqGep7WBntE

[@aCiD0L2]

Man this is awesome! Thank you!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@davidb4192]

Thanks for that. following your video, have just used mole grips and a one pence piece to get my wipers off. What took most of the time was putting the plastic trim back on at the bottom of my windscreen after cleaning underneath it. There's a knack to that too.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Yeah that can be a bit fiddly alright. Thanks for watching ! :)

[@simonemckernan9099]

Thank you sooo much, I watched your vid, tried it and success ❤

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@IAMRUSTEDROOT]

Confirmed. Worked for removing a stubborn rear wiper arm from a 2010 Highlander. Thanks!

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You're welcome !

[@webstertraille]

This video is worth millions,

[@sonadorromantico]

*Is incredible how people can help a lot without be in direct contact, thank you very much for your video I was struggling a bit and after seeing your video I finish in 2 minutes you save my day, I really appreciate your work*

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@fishing_with_chaz]

this might work really well in your situation. unfortunately i couldn't fit the pliers on my wipers so i used some gun oil and a hammer and gave them a good tap and they came off very easily i just loosened the nut like you did applied some oil to the base of the bolt and it worked like a charm

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Good job 👍

[@XENON13]

I did not expect this to work so well, but the arm came right off. Great video

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@sullivanrock5076]

I tried everything and this is the ONLY thing that worked. Thank you thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome ! :)

[@proxybox]

Best tip!!! I was trying to remove my arms from a 2002 Sequoia and there is very little clearance around the arm to get underneath the arm with a wiper removal tool. Saw your video and the only change I made was using a pair of needle nose vice grips which barely fit to pop the arm since I have such small clearances. Thanks!!!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! :)

[@josefernandocondoparedes2330]

thousands of thanks you, both methods are the best, I have been tried satisfactory.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@johnwoodrow8769]

Thanks for the tip, worked a treat when nothing else would budge it. Pity I hadn't seen it first before ordering a tool over the internet.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped :)

[@skysu7697]

Oh my god this just works!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@moeb434]

You are the guy of guys! Thanks for sharing your cleverness!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@forevermusiclimited1455]

Took a bit of trying and snapping the bottom part but got it off in the end, saved me money at the end of the day

[@prozeza]

Thank you! I couldn't get a vice-grip in there, put used channel-locks in the same way and it did the trick! Thank you so much for the idea.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !

[@danielwatson2068]

Awesome tip - I used channel locks instead of locking plier because it's all I had available, took some pressing but worked all the same! Thanks!!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@chrismillard6768]

Great tip, I had this problem on the rear wiper arm of my vw touran and it worked a treat. Thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching ! :)

[@Chompiras76]

This method was sooo easy! Mine wasn't quite as stuck as yours but it worked just as well. Thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome :)

[@kennethmacneil686]

Thanks mate, I'd been struggling with my rear wiper arm for a couple of days on and off. This method got it in one.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@LlamaOates]

Worked for me.. Thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@BobaTheGreat]

great video. better than buying the tool

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@jameskujawski6651]

Thanks for the idea! Worked on my Mk6 GTI after soaking with penetrant on the tapered splines of the shaft.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@rmcq1999]

Had to buy a tool. Not enough clearance to get locking pliers under mine. Never ending collection of tools I use once in 10 years.

[@philpreston3072]

Worked for me. TYSM!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@anthonybelyea1964]

Great tip cheers from Atlantic Canada👍🏼😎🇨🇦

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You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@tsc77g]

Thanks mate for the tips without having to invest for specialized tool. It worked fine.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome :)

[@georgeh1352]

Yep worked 1st time, a good tip, cheers.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

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[@lamwire985]

It worked for me, a big thank you!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !

[@trenabaugh2749]

Thank you thank you thank you I would not have been able to change my rear windshield wiper without the help of your video. You rock! 😎🤩

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much, glad it helped ! 👍

[@srboljubjankovic8458]

Bravo, hvala! Pozdrav iz SRBIJE!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching !

[@Bridgewatercafechips]

So obvious, so why didn't I think of it! Saved me from having to buy a puller, excellent solution. Thank you

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching

[@stephendow6868]

THANK YOU for this. I spent hours trying to do this when trying to change a motor. So frustrating. Tried using locking pliers and it popped off in seconds.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome !

[@dong_chim]

Thank you! The first half of method 1 did the trick. The arm popped off as soon as I was able to clamp the vice grip.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, glad it helped ! 👍

[@everetteallen3156]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@BenVail-m4u]

Works like a charm!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@peiko8082]

Worked like a charm with the coin, really appreciated this tip, thanks!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@godman9074]

Absolutely fantastic I need to take my daughter's one off and couldn't do it will give this a try

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks, good luck 👍

[@cendo450]

Merci bcp grâce j'ai réussi a enlever mon bras d'essuie glace avec la 1er méthode, j'ai ramené la voiture dans 2 garage qui n'ont pas réussi a l'enlever encore merci

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You are very welcome ! 👍

[@pe00100]

This works like a charm!! Thanks!! Broke one before knowing you can do this!!

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You're welcome !

[@anthonybelyea1964]

Go to 2010 Mini Cooper S work perfectly thank you

[@petermcintyreA1]

Very helpful advice & amusing video. Hope you never scuffed your hands doing that job as it's advisable to wear protection.

[@victorivansson3247]

Great tip, saved me 20$ and the time to go and get a tool. Thanks

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@TheMac01mac]

Great vid, I was trying all other methods but this one only worked for me.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching !

[@jessicacarroll2011mustang]

Thank you! This video saved me from having to buy a wiper arm puller.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching :)

[@garymoore8107]

That’s a solid tip. Worked a treat. Double thumbs up 👍 👍

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much ! :)

[@deeeyewhy5949]

If they give you problems you can put a 12” pry bar right under the arm close to the fastener point and gently pry up then smack the top of the stud with a smallish ball peen hammer with the nut still on the top of the stud. Or you could clamp the top of the stud with the nut on it, (or put a coin on top to protect the nut) and the bottom edge of the arm with some licking pliers and smack on it like you did.

[@luisgpr1]

Excellent tip. Thanks.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@dylancolbert123]

Thank you so much! Worked like a charm on my rear wiper arm!

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome, thanks for watching !

[@joshuajohnson3386]

Oh yeah. I slayer it! Thanks

[@spraym88]

Absolutely WORKED PERFECTLY ! THANKS

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're very welcome, thanks for watching !

[@YuriyYermakov]

brilliant, couldn't get them with a puller, but this worked in 30 sec.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@arkinazimet4123]

Hahahahahahah. I was struggling and have no especial tool …. And this helped extremely well…. And i laughed so hard. Thanks.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

You're welcome !

[@helmhurst]

Excellent vids mate and no silly music too. Wonderful info', cheers.

[@screwsnutsandbolts]

Thanks very much !