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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Can someone help me replace the wipers on my 96? The blades are done and I don't think the previous owner ever changed them. I purchased some 22" RainX wipers but I can't seem to get the old ones off. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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If the existing wipers are run of the mill normal types, then they are very easy to get off.




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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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These particular blades aren't J-hooks. There is a pin connecting the wiper blade to the arm. I haven't been able to locate a pin that would release the blade either. Please help.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Theres usually a piece you have to push to release the blade. I just replaced mine and i had to press down on a little piece to release it.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Can you send me an image? I took a small flathead screwdriver and tried to press anything that looked like a clip release. No luck.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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All i have is a camera phone with no flash and its dark right now. Sorry.
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Gimme a few and i'll try and figure this one out.
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