Windscreen/tailgate wiper blades and arms - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Pull the wiper arm away from the glass until
the arm locks.
2 Depress the small clip on the blade and slide the blade out of the hooked part of the arm (see illustration).
17.2 Disconnecting wiper blade from arm
3 Before removing the wiper arms it is worthwhile marking their parked position on the glass with a strip of masking tape as an aid to refitting. Raise the plastic nut cover.
4 Unscrew the nut which holds the arm to the pivot shaft and pull the arm from the splines.
Refitting
5 Refit by reversing the removal operations.
See also:
Maintenance - bodywork, underside and fittings
The general condition of a vehicle’s
bodywork is the one thing that significantly
affects its value. Maintenance is easy but
needs to be regular. Neglect, particularly after
minor damage, can lead ...
Rear tie-bar (Saloon and Estate models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Before attempting to remove a tie-bar, note
the location of all washers and bushes. These
control the rear wheel alignment and they
must be returned to their original locations.
2 Raise ...
Radio aerial (exteriormounted) - removal and refitting
1 On models fitted with an electric aerial,
disconnect the battery negative lead.
Saloon and Estate models
2 Remove the right-hand side trim panel from
the luggage compartment.
3 Working outside ...
