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Dodge W100 Wiper Arms Q. Vincent, I have a 1984 Dodge W100 4x4 pick up. The operating rod for the windshield wipers has become disconnected from the wiper motor. It looks like I can correct the situation if I can remove the cowling between the base of the windshield and the back of the hood.

I have a Chilton manual but all it says is "Remove the wiper arms..." but is not specific as how to actually remove the arms. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Dan

A. I don't know Dan, this has always been a closely guarded secret known only to Chrysler Technicians and a select few. If I tell you how to do it, I'd have to kill everyone reading this.

Seriously though, the way to remove the wiper arms is this: lift up the arm so there is no pressure on the pivot. Then grip the arm at the bottom where it attaches to the pivot with a pair of pliers and rock it back and forth while pulling up on it. It will simply pop off.