My new wiper arm puller tool

[LuvHydro]

If you have attempted to remove your wiper arms, you probably noticed they are on tight. Some info below on the wiper arm/battery post puller I got for 11 bucks, shipped.

There appear to be two similar versions on Amazon. Be sure you get the new one with the beefier screw to prevent handle failure.

I was surprised with the weight of the unit. Probably 3x heavier than I expected at nearly 12oz.

It was reasonably priced, is simple to operate, fits fine & works perfect.

I know from a previous post, some feel lowering the windshield to clean it is a waste of time. I respect your opinion. If you are in that camp, disregard the balance of my post.

I am a bit anal on my windshield being clean for safety reasons. I find lowering it is quick & simple & allows for an extremely easy triple cleaning, leaving the entire inner surface swear & haze free.

You first remove the wiper arms. Pop off the plastic decorative caps, remove the two retainer nuts & pop the arms off & attach the puller.

There are only 4 screws that need to be removed to drop the windshield. They are T40s (highlighted in photo). I use the toolkits T40 bit in a cordless drill to speed the removal process & drop the winddshield.

Realistically you can do all this in just a couple minutes.

You can then take your time to properly clean the interior of the windshield. Mine acquires the "new vehicle" film every couple weeks from the interior plasticizers outgassing.

It also gives you full access to really clean the dash, duck storage pockets & air louvers.

As mentioned in a previous post I use the Sprayway brand of foaming glass cleaner, which is ammonia free.

It feels good driving with a crystal clear windshield. ?

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[elf883]

thats nice ,
i just printed a puller and it works great !!!!! - now i need to print some sort of handle for the nut to make my life easier , maybe just a simple knob to fit over the nut

 

[smokeythecat]

I discovered that the hold down clamps for machining v-blocks also work.

 

[elf883]

ok, so i made/printed a fast knob for top of nut with some knurlys, soooooo much better

i just need to machine the tip of the bolt to a point to make it sit nice on the wiper stub

 

[21 Willys]

ok, so i made/printed a fast knob for top of nut with some knurlys, soooooo much better

i just need to machine the tip of the bolt to a point to make it sit nice on the wiper stub

Nice setup you have. If the knurling gets too tough on your fingers, you can drill a hole horizontally through the head of your bolt and put a long roll pin in it (that would make it similar to the store bought version.) I have done this on several of my little jigs.

 

[jaymz]

Tool?
I just wiggle ‘em a bit and they pop right off.

 

[LuvHydro]

Tool?
I just wiggle ‘em a bit and they pop right off.

I wish. Mine is crank, crank, POP

 

[elf883]

Nice setup you have. If the knurling gets too tough on your fingers, you can drill a hole horizontally through the head of your bolt and put a long roll pin in it (that would make it similar to the store bought version.) I have done this on several of my jigs.

thanks for the tip - i will see how this works out , its not that rough of a knurl , but i will keep your idea in mind !!!!

@jaymz i can also wiggle mine to come off but i dont like to stress the stud anymore then need be, iv broken 2 with my other jeeps iv had doing it that way . the tool makes it slide off nice and smooth

 

[Ed Pursell]

Just an fyi, Sprayway is an awesome cleaner, using this for years. Just for normal glass cleaning, not just for our Wrangler windshields. It’s a good product, doors, house windows, etc.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

ok, so i made/printed a fast knob for top of nut with some knurlys, soooooo much better

i just need to machine the tip of the bolt to a point to make it sit nice on the wiper stub

I've had the opportunity to look over and use this wiper arm puller that @elf883 has 3D printed/has come up with.

Can tell you his 3D printed tool is real nice. Terrific print job!

The knurly knob on it is real nice.

Very good wiper arm puller that now is in my bag of tricks so to speak.

 

[MesaAZGuy]

I put in the performance wiper blades with the multi squirters on last night. I paid $112 at my dealer and they had it the next day. Thought I could pull the arms off by hand but no luck. Found an old cheap battery terminal puller that began to bend just before the wiper arm popped loose. I had ordered the Lisle wiper arm puller last night before I even saw this thread for future use. The 3D Printed one looks great.

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