Seizing Wipers

[chromedome]

Had the situation where the wiper travel was slowly getting less, a sign of the mechanism starting to seize.

 

I removed both wiper arms and the plastic trim on the windscreen. Then removed the circlip, washer and rubber O ring.

 

Put the wiper nut back on the spindle about half way. Spray with WD40 and switch wipers on and at the same time push down on the spindle with a piece of wood. The spindle will then gradually lower from the mechanism. When you have used all amount of travel using the spindle you can then push down on the moving mechanism bar with the piece of wood to get the spindle right out. DON'T PUT YOUR FINGERS IN THERE.

 

Do this evenly on both wipers until the spindles have dropped right out. Clean and grease everything and make sure the spindles fit in and out of the mechanism freely. Reassemble, job done.

 

I think the method of leaving the mechanism in situ and using the wiper motor to move the spindles whilst you are freeing them makes the job easier. It took me about an hour but don't rush and make sure you do a good job of it.

 

Method 2 for the FAQs maybe.

Edited August 19, 2013 by chromedome

[gizmo.john]

this is how I do mine only take just over 30 minutes do it twice a year, that way you no that your wipers will not let you down in the winter.