Pincher Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Open Bonnet - check Remove Caps - check Undo Bolts - check Remover Wiper Arms - you're having a bloody laugh! Have lubed them up with WD40 and the buggers still won't shift off the bolt post Any suggestions (other than randomly attack car with v.large club hammer in a fit of pique)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 If they're anything like changing Leon ones you need to wiggle the wiper arm around and get it so the arm is exactly at 90 degrees to the splines or it wont come off (as you've already found) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_tdi Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 They require some sort of magic! When I did mine I loosened the nut then gave it a few "taps" with a hammer before having to lean quite heavily on the arm just before the hinged joint. Good luck, I know that this is a common issue with the wiper arms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Any suggestions (other than randomly attack car with v.large club hammer in a fit of pique)?? [/ QUOTE ] Be very careful, it's easier than you might think to snap a wiper spindle off! They can get quite seized on. Windscreen firms and most garages will have a wiper arm puller. Takes 10 secs then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Pincher, read this. Its how i did my S3 Aero Upgrade. http://www.wak-tt.com/mods/aerotwin/aerotwin.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Wiper Arm Puller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 I used both methods. 3 legged puller for one, and the above for the other where I really needed a 2 legged puller. The above is really effective. you dont damage the thread or spline, because you are applying light pressure to the underside of the arm, and the LOOSE! nut still on the top of the thread. Also because the nut is still on there, is stops you flying off it when it eventually pops free. Its really not as bad as it looks, and it is exactly the same mechanical action that the wiper arm puller would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Top! I didn't spot the nut on the spindle BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted March 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 Good idea - didn't think of leaving the nut on!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 4, 2007 Report Share Posted March 4, 2007 BTW with each of the new aero arms, I also got a new nut, so it really is not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Any suggestions (other than randomly attack car with v.large club hammer in a fit of pique)?? [/ QUOTE ] Be very careful, it's easier than you might think to snap a wiper spindle off! They can get quite seized on. Windscreen firms and most garages will have a wiper arm puller. Takes 10 secs then [/ QUOTE ] Bwahahahaha! 1/2 an hour to get the N/S one off and then another 1/2 an hour trying to get the drivers side one off. All I've ended up doing it beding the wiper removal tool I bought. Not funking impressed with Audi's wiper design right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Bwahahahaha! 1/2 an hour to get the N/S one off and then another 1/2 an hour trying to get the drivers side one off. All I've ended up doing it beding the wiper removal tool I bought. Not funking impressed with Audi's wiper design right now [/ QUOTE ] Any luck Pincher? BUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Not at the moment - called the new Audi dealership near me and they said bring it down but not on a Saturday - not much good to me as I work in London Off on hols early on Sunday, so I plan to attack it with a rubber mallet when I get back. Will keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLoskot Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Just did mine. Actually took me 10 mins doing it this way. Thanks very much for the simple guide and tips. I now have some wipers that work for the first time in 2 years. I'm such a tight arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Just did mine. Actually took me 10 mins doing it this way. I'm sure this will make Pincher's day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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