DIY: Attention Sportwagon owners: Rear wiper fix!

[dworthy]

This will be my second DIY put together for this Forum. I have noticed there isn't a lot of DIY's for the sportwagon.
Today I noticed that the rear wiper was moving rather slowly, so thinking something was dragging or the motor was getting burned out, I opened the glass and move the wiper by hand. It was stiff and had alot of resistance through out the full range of motion.

Also if the wiper will not turn, you can try to use a 3-jaw puller or something similar to get the shaft out.

This is about a 2 on a scale of 5. Took me 60 minutes to fix/complete, and add about another 10 minutes to take all the photo's. Also I had to allow it to soak in for 25-30 minutes, so not sure if that should have been added into the total time of 60 minutes. :think:



As for the tool list, nothing special if you ask me:
1/4 drive ratchet with 10mm and 13mm
or a 10mm and 13mm wrench
Small flat tip screwdriver
Plastic pry tool, you can use the above screwdriver if you don't have one of these.
1/2 drive breaker bar or rachet w/24mm socket. A bit of overkill for a wrench can work too.
A 90 degree pick to remove the small rubber O-Ring
Penetrating oil, Dry lube and Grease.
Paper towels or rags.
http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/29/16114192_large.jpg?v=1

Step 1:
Remove the Outer black plastic clip using the Plastic pry tool or screwdriver.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/79/16114197_large.jpg?v=1

When you pry up, there are two small divits on the inside of the cover, you have to pull on the outside to remove it the rest of the way.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/30/16114203_large.jpg?v=1

Step 2:
Remove the outer 13mm nut. There is a washer under the nut, don't lose that.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/60/16114206_large.jpg?v=1
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/80/16114208_large.jpg?v=1

Step 3:
Remove the Wiper arm, I lifted it up first and wiggled it back an forth to get it loose.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/11/16114211_large.jpg?v=1

Step 4:
Remove the 24mm nut. You can use a socket or wrench on this one. Also there is a plastic washer under the nut.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/31/16114213_large.jpg?v=1

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/41/16114214_large.jpg?v=1

Step 5:
Remove the small black plastic covers on the inside to reviel the 2 10mm mounting bolts. Theses bolts only hold onto the plastic cover.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/33/16114233_large.jpg?v=1

And the left side

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/43/16114234_large.jpg?v=1

Then you will see the two 10mm nuts:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/17/16114171_large.jpg?v=1

Step 6:
Remove the black plastic cover

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/76/16114167_large.jpg?v=1

Step 7:
Remove the 10 mm nut on the left side of the rear wiper pivot.

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/07/16114170_large.jpg?v=1

Step 8:
Pull the wiper arm piviot out and take to your work bench or table. In my case a tool box!

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/66/16114166_large.jpg?v=1

Step 9:
Remove the small circlip and washer off of the shaft.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/85/16114158_large.jpg?v=1

Step 10:
Using the pick, remove the rubber O-Ring

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/25/16114152_large.jpg?v=1

Step 11:
Allow the penetrating oil to do it's work.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/05/16114150_large.jpg?v=1

Step 12:
Push the shaft down and out of the main body. I had to re-attach the wiper arm to be able to get enough leverage to move it and break it loose.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/24/16114142_large.jpg?v=1

Step 13:
Clean the shaft and the pivot inside, I used towels, and the penetrating oil to get the big gunk off first. Next I used some fine crocus paper to clean the remaining gunk off.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/13/16114131_large.jpg?v=1

Clean the washers, and the wave washer off as well as the O-Ring.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/92/16114129_large.jpg?v=1

Step 14:
Put the shaft back in to makes sure it slides in easily, and it will turn without and issues.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/95/16114259_large.jpg?v=1

Step 15:
Like it says in most books: Installation is in reverse.

A couple of notes on the bolts, they were not very tight, so don't over tighten that 24mm, for I am sure it would crack the back glass.

UPDATE: After 6 months, the dry lube didn't work very well so I had to pull it back out and pack it full of grease.

[ignacio]

Thank you for this DIY! I think my wiper works fine at the moment, but I now know how to disassemble the rear unit.

[dworthy]

Thank you for this DIY! I think my wiper works fine at the moment, but I now know how to disassemble the rear unit.
No problem!

- - - Updated - - -

I had started to notice yesterday that the wiper isn't move as fast as it should so I went back into it. Of course it was dirty, I should have used grease from the start. I cleaned the shaft and the washers, then applied copper anti-seize to the inners and washers. I also noticed as I clean the sleeve, that the brass inside was starting to get pitted. I think that the anti-seize should do the trick this time, now into the rainy season here, will see how long it lasts this time.

[zimeon]

A huge thnx for this guide! In my case it was in such a bad shape that I was unable to get out the mechanism in step 8. You can still get the bolt like part out, but takes a bit more effort. Also had to use a hammer to get it out as it was stuck and filled with dust and what not. Also the brass/copper part inside came with the bolt which was proably one of the biggest problems as it wouldn't move at all. Using sandpaper and a metal brush, I was able to clean up the parts and put them back together all oiled up. Rear wiper started working again as well as the pump for the fluids.

[dworthy]

I am glad to help. It seems to be a rather common issue, for I cannot say I have a perfect example of an E-46 touring, but I like to baby it a bit. In order for me to get the shaft loose this time, I just tapped it out with a rubber mallet. Since we are dealing with glass and easily breakable components, I prefer to take my time and use rubber mallets verse normal hammers.

- - - Updated - - -

And in the end I feel that paying 80 bucks would only fix the issue for another 7-8 years.

[tomr60]

Thank you for sharing your experience and taking the time to document it. The problem for me is that my 2000 E-46 323 Touring has a completely different set-up for the motor. It is a much larger unit that is behind a carpeted panel in the tailgate and looks nothing like yours. The outside looks the same however, so maybe the same steps, despite the very different design will help. The local mechanic who deals in mostly European cars and quite a few BMW's also said that the reason my windshield washer stopped working the same time as the motor is because it gets its' power through the same circuit as the motor. Has anyone else experienced this? I was thinking of trying to source a used unit to see if it solves the problem and would be greatly appreciative for any advice. I just joined this forum even though I have driven BMW's for many years and have several old bikes ranging from a 62 to a 70. Just wanted to introduce my self and look forward to the shared experiences. Tom McGuire

[dworthy]

You should have the exact same set-up, there is no difference between the two cars when it comes to the tailgate and wiper motor. As a matter of a fact, it is the same with all wagons, not just the U.S. Version. What you describe sound like it is an E-39, and you appear not to have one in your signature. If you open the glass and see the round slot next to the glass lock your is exactly the same, trust me on that.

[dworthy]

I just wanted to update this thread, 9 months and still no issues after I used a different type of lubrication. If I have issues after this winter, I will replace the rubber O-rings from a kit I purchased this summer.

[Taffycox]

Great post, DWorthy. Much appreciated
Just carried out the fix today, in about an hour, thanks to your step by step guide.

[dworthy]

Glad to help, it has been about a year now, no issues as to date so I figure that using the copper anti-seize is the correct compound to use for lubrication.

[ringert]

hi there i have tried to remove the pivot but it seems to be pretty stuck in there i have removed everything but it wont budge i dont want to the shaft with a hammer as i dont want to break the glass is there any pointers please

[dworthy]

Rubber mallet helps to knock it loose. You will have to tap on it a couple of times, but I didn't have any problems getting it out of the glass, just the shaft out of the housing.

[ringert]

its still stuck lol i tried to use a srcewdriver above the catch part and now snapped the thing in half and its starting to get a bit frustrating now lol ive hit it quite a few times now is there any hidden c clips or anything i should know about

[dworthy]

Try to put the wiper arm back on to see if you can get it to move around. You will need the extra leverage to get that thing to turn. If it doesn't bulge after that, then it maybe seized and you will need to buy a new one.

[hcpastor]

Thanks, dworthy, for posting this awesome diy! That also worked fine for my '06 e91. My problem was that I could not pull the full body out of the glass, so I had to accurately hammer the shaft out.

[KENBUILT79]

Great thread!

I just repaired my (new to me) 2006 325xit!

[dworthy]

I am going on 18 months now, and no issues, just wanted to update this thread.

I noticed that the E-91's use the style of rear wiper, so it should work for them as well.

[roxteddy]

Thanks for these brilliant instructions... Mine was completely seized but fixed it this afternoon... I also replaced the rear glass open switch at the same time... It was knackered and I couldn't open the glass.... Made this fix interesting as I had to get the glass open first.

i started by trying to get into the back and dismantle the tailgate trims... Spent ages and got lots of bits off but dropped screws and could easily have broke the trim.. Ultimately it wasn't required as the rear glass could be opened by dismantling the wiper blade from outside as per instructions here and then stripping the insulation on the switch wiring which you expose after taking wiper and switch off... Short the two wires together - with tailgate closed (won't work if it's open, must be a safety interlock) - and mines popped open....

ended up up having to take the tailgate trim off to retrieve screws and refit the tailgate catch - all a result of the initial negatory dismantling....

[thecrock]

This will be my second DIY put together for this Forum. I have noticed there isn't alot of DIY's for the sportwagon.
Today I noticed that the rear wiper was moving rather slowly, so thinking something was draging or the motor was getting burned out, I opened the glass and move the wiper by hand. It was stiff and had alot of resistance through out the full range of motion.
This is about a 2 on a scale of 5. Took me 60 minutes to fix/complete, and add about another 10 minutes to take all the photo's. Also I had to allow it to soak in for 25-30 minutes, so not sure if that should have been added into the total time of 60 minutes. :think:

As for the tool list, nothing special if you ask me:
1/4 drive rachet with 10mm and 13mm
or a 10mm and 13mm wrench
Small flat tip screwdriver
Plastic pry tool, you can use the above screwdriver if you don't have one of these.
1/2 drive breaker bar or rachet w/24mm socket. A bit of overkill for a wrench can work too.
A 90 degree pick to remove the small rubber O-Ring
Penetrating oil and Dry lube.
Paper towels or rags.
http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/29/16114192_large.jpg?v=1

Step 1:
Remove the Outer black plastic clip using the Plastic pry tool or screwdriver.
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/79/16114197_large.jpg?v=1

When you pry up, there are two small divits on the inside of the cover, you have to pull on the outside to remove it the rest of the way.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/30/16114203_large.jpg?v=1

Step 2:
Remove the outer 13mm nut. There is a washer under the nut, don't lose that.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/60/16114206_large.jpg?v=1
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/80/16114208_large.jpg?v=1

Step 3:
Remove the Wiper arm, I lifted it up first and wiggled it back an forth to get it loose.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/11/16114211_large.jpg?v=1

Step 4:
Remove the 24mm nut. You can use a socket or wrench on this one. Also there is a plastic washer under the nut.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/31/16114213_large.jpg?v=1

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/41/16114214_large.jpg?v=1

Step 5:
Remove the small black plastic covers on the inside to reviel the 2 10mm mounting bolts. Theses bolts only hold onto the plastic cover.

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/33/16114233_large.jpg?v=1

And the left side

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/43/16114234_large.jpg?v=1

Then you will see the two 10mm nuts:

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/17/16114171_large.jpg?v=1

Step 6:
Remove the black plastic cover

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/76/16114167_large.jpg?v=1

Step 7:
Remove the 10 mm nut on the left side of the rear wiper piviot.

http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/07/16114170_large.jpg?v=1

Step 8:
Pull the wiper arm piviot out and take to your work bench or table. In my case a tool box!

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/66/16114166_large.jpg?v=1

Step 9:
Remove the small circlip and washer off of the shaft.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/85/16114158_large.jpg?v=1

Step 10:
Using the pick, remove the rubber O-Ring

http://carphotos4.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/25/16114152_large.jpg?v=1

Step 11:
Allow the penetrating oil to do it's work.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/05/16114150_large.jpg?v=1

Step 12:
Push the shaft down and out of the main body. I had to re-attach the wiper arm to be able to get enough leverage to move it and break it loose.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/24/16114142_large.jpg?v=1

Step 13:
Clean the shaft and the piviot inside, I used towels, and the penetrating oil to get the big gunk off first. Next I used some fine crocus paper to clean the remaining gunk off.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/13/16114131_large.jpg?v=1

Clean the washers, and the wave washer off as well as the O-Ring.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/14/92/16114129_large.jpg?v=1

Step 14:
Put the shaft back in to makes sure it slides in easily, and it will turn without and issues.

http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/24/95/16114259_large.jpg?v=1

Step 15:
Like it says in most books: Installiation is in reverse.

A couple of notes on the bolts, they were not very tight, so don't over tighten that 24mm, for I am sure it would crack the back glass.

.................................................. .......................................

Hi All

I have followed this excellent method of rear wiper repair on my E91 2011 however the wiper will not work....But after looking at your photos I seem to have found the problem.....the shaft on my glass window is not long enough to fit in the drive unit.....have I misplaced a piece or will the shaft pull out longer?.....any advice gratefully recieved.....Brian



569428569429

[thecrock]

Hi All

I have followed this excellent procedure but wiper will still not working.....is the shaft in the photo not protruding enough or have I lost a piece?

569437

[dworthy]

I think that the knob is stuck, see if you can grab it with a pair of needle nose pliars and pull it back out. There is suppose to be a spring in there so if the wiper is at an odd angle, and you close the glass, it doesn't mess it up.

[pjdow]

Fantastic thanks, my E61 now has a working wiper again after perhaps an hours work. It has obviously been apart before as some bits were missing like a plastic washer and the covers to the plastic trim. A couple of pounds at most

The dealer quoted over £200 to fit a replacement part. They are not repairable I was told.

[dworthy]

I was told the same, but hey they say that so you buy the whole complete part. It is good to see this can help on the 5-series wagons too, and that will add to the thread up top.

[Andrew41]

Fantastic DIY, one of the very best on any forum thanks. I've used it twice now as I forget the process after a year and when I come to reassemble I always forget where all those washers go! I used grease to lubricate the wiper shaft inside the tube but, after a winter, it turned to glue and the wiper seized and I had to drive the shaft out with a hammer (carefully). As the tube inside looks like a copper bearing and the shaft has no corrosion I am assembling with just WD40 and if it dries out I can take it apart easily and lube it again with some special PTFE type light lube. I think I used copper grease which may have reacted and hardened so, as the tube liner looks like a bearing, I am leaving it dry. Thanks again.

[foolio2]

Nice DIY! Helped me get my rear wiper working again. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the wiper mechanism off of the rear windshield. However, undoing the nuts that hold the shaft I was able to get the shaft part away from the mechanism. I think the threaded 24 mm nut shaft was fused to the metal ring around the handle. That's OK because I was able to get the shaft out, clean it up, grease it, and put everything back together. I've never seen the wiper move so quickly. Before doing so, I couldn't even turn it by hand. I'm not sure how it worked as long as it did. I'm lucky I didn't burn the motor out.

[olddanriver]

Thank you very much for your DIY piece. The hatch release switch on my "08 E61 was opening by itself so I looked for How to's on replacing it. None out there, but googled for a wiper arm fix and sure enough, this process let me change the switch out, check the wiper shaft for issues, and now it's good to go.
Thanks again!!!

[RuneSL]

Thanks for the guide - worked fine on my stuck E91 wiper with 2 changes:You don't need to do step 8. If the assembly is completely stuck like mine was, just leave it in and remove the shaft only to clean the hole, shaft and washers. Instead of applying the thin WD40'ish oil to the shaft before reassembly, I greased it hoping the grease would provide longer lasting lubrication.

[dworthy]

Thanks for the guide - worked fine on my stuck E91 wiper with 2 changes:You don't need to do step 8. If the assembly is completely stuck like mine was, just leave it in and remove the shaft only to clean the hole, shaft and washers. Instead of applying the thin WD40'ish oil to the shaft before reassembly, I greased it hoping the grease would provide longer lasting lubrication.

Welcome to the Forum!

You could skip step 8, true but that just how my mind works is all.

Yes if you don't want to be going back in there again 6-9 months later, pack it full of grease. I had to learn that the first time and for some reason I cannot update my own thread.

[Davmol]

Follow this today and fixed my wiper, thank you. I couldn't shift the wiper rod by hand, so I used a three armed puller and came out easy, so I would recommend adding this to the tool list.

[dworthy]

Thank-you, as I didn't think of that for folks whose arm is frozen.

[pedrocalima]

So my wiper was moving slower and slower so I decided to follow the steps. Got stuck on the 8th step but decided to move forward and take the shaft out while the whole assembly was still on the car as many of you did.

Got the wiper to move by hand and made it a bit less stuck but it didn't come out, WD-40 and nothing, hammer... nothing. :confused So as Davmol I decided to buy the right tool for the job, a puller. Screwed the 24mm nut back half way to serve as fix point for the puller and again nothing! Didn't move at all! :mad Put back the wiper arm and started tightening the puller while moving the wiper, managed to push it inside around 1mm but had to take the wiper arm out as it was already touching the 24mm nut.
Now had to push only with the puller. and BANG, the "screw" where the 24 mm nut was broke apart and half of it's treads remained inside the nut that flew away! :eyecrazy

Now I really think I need to look for a whole new assembly and hope that I can manage to take the broken one from the glass... Lets see how much BMW Finland will ask for it.

Happy 2018!!!! :santa

[dworthy]

I think you missed Step 9, the small clip that holds the shaft in. Once that clip is removed, you can pull the shaft out if it is moving.

[pedrocalima]

First thanks a lot for the step by step guide! I was so frustrated yesterday that I just started writing.

I took the clip out, it's crazy stuck, never thought it would be this hard.

Was reading more around and looks like some other guys could not take it out and ended up drilling through with biger bids until they managed to take the whole assembly out. I managed to buy the whole assembly for 100 euros but couldn't take the old out yet. Considering the drilling now but that will be a headache....

Will let you know how this ends, if it one day ends :)

Cheers!

[dworthy]

I would have a look at the wreckers then. I just find it odd that you could move the wiper, but not push out the shaft as the only thing holding the shaft in is that small clip. I have fixed about a dozen or so already of my friends cars like this, and only 1 was an issues as it was completely frozen. Most of the series are similar, some have a rubber O-Ring seal, while others use a wave washer.

[Ashto01l]

I’m having serious problems, I managed to remove the shaft (a lot of lubricant and a lot of persuasion with the mole grips and mallet) but now I can not remove the unit through the tail glass, attached a M16 nut to the threads been lubricating and bashing it but won’t budge. I have removed the M8 nuts off the threads under neathed wondering if the whole unit has been glued to the back of the tail glass? Does it come unstuck with a bit of heat?

[dworthy]

If you have removed the big 24mm nut on the outside, the two 10mm on the inside and it is still stuck to the glass? There should be a plastic washer/gasket under the 24mm IIRC.

[BILLYALAN325I]

Great thread I also had the same problem on my 2003 E46 Sport Wagon and worked great thank you for that very informative thread.

[EinvalSledge]

I’m having serious problems, I managed to remove the shaft (a lot of lubricant and a lot of persuasion with the mole grips and mallet) but now I can not remove the unit through the tail glass, attached a M16 nut to the threads been lubricating and bashing it but won’t budge. I have removed the M8 nuts off the threads under neathed wondering if the whole unit has been glued to the back of the tail glass? Does it come unstuck with a bit of heat?

I've just had exactly that problem on my E91. The shaft assembly felt loose after removing all the nuts, but wouldn't move far at all. After a lot of WD40 and moving things around, I was trying to use screwdrivers etc. to pry the shaft out. No joy. In the end, after a few days of trying, I've changed approach. I've just gently heated the shaft with a blow torch (being careful not to catch the plastic hand/switch and the rubber gromit). After doing that a few times, it started to come free. SUCCESS!

The shaft was totally f*cked, corroded to hell and stuck in its hole. I've replaced it and all is as good as new. Well (meh!) except one of the interior bolt cover trim pieces hasn't gone back - a plastic tab broke off. I'll survive. :buttrock

[dworthy]

Yes, I have seen the same thing happen a couple of months ago on a E91, the shaft was corradiated. I think the best advice I can give is to keep checking the freedom of movement on that arm every couple of months, and when it starts to bog down, clean it.

[unsheenashashin]

Hi all, apologies for bumping this thread. Took delivery of a 2012 E91 318d. Nice enough car, but the rear wiper isn't retiring to completely horizontal. I can push it flat with my hand, but it really should do it itself. There any easy fixes i can try?

Thanks in advance.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

[dworthy]

Can you move it by hand with the glass open? Most of the time if you cannot then the motor is also struggling to make it work properly. Now if you can move it thru the full range of motion, then I would say that it isn't installed properly.

[GinE39530D]

absolutely useless tutorial.
for easy case scenarios
waste of time
when it is seized, nothing of this applies

value of this tutorial is about 20%

[dworthy]

Well butter my biscuits, so sorry for wasting your time when it helped well over 100 people.

[vibberg]

Thank you for the DIY! When my wiper started moving slow and not all the way over to the other side, i was worried i had to buy a new motor, but with this i fixed it. Good job!

[otomo]

For cases that it is not straight forward as shown here, i.e. Assembly stuck to glass, I found that the best option is to not force the assembly off but rather focus on getting the axle itself to move. Once that is done, the retaining clip can be removed, push the axle inward while rotating the axle to and fro.

It took me 30 mins per day for 2-3 days to figure this out as i was taking great care not to crack the glass or break the assembly.

I used mole grips on the wiper axle arm at the back of the glass as leverage to make it rotate. I did not remove the entire assembly and it makes it easier to rotate the axle itself this way. Now my wiper is working and thanks again for this DIY post.

I hope this helps people in similar case as me.

[dworthy]

Thank-you for the input, and yes you can just remove the shaft and leave the housing in the glass. For some folks who have to soak it, sometimes it's just easier to remove it completely.

[bscepter]

Glad I found this thread, as I have an '08 328Xi with a seized rear wiper. The motor is fine, but it's the assembly that's stuck. I had it taken out and cleaned a few years ago by our local shade-tree mechanic, and it worked for almost two years. But now it's not budging. The DIY looks fairly straightforward... my only question is, when you say "pack it with grease," what do you mean "it" - all the moving parts? And is there a particular kind of grease that is best? (Someone else upthread said theirs "turned to glue" over time." Anyway, thanks for this!

[dworthy]

Where the shaft goes into the housing, inside the housing is where you would put the grease. I have found that lubing it up, works much better than anything like silicone or similar. I have used high temp axel grease for this, and it has been in there for about 6 years now and still moves easily.

[bscepter]

Where the shaft goes into the housing, inside the housing is where you would put the grease. I have found that lubing it up, works much better than anything like silicone or similar. I have used high temp axel grease for this, and it has been in there for about 6 years now and still moves easily.

Awesome. Thanks!

[bscepter]

So, I'm stuck (literally) at step 8. The assembly won't even begin to budge. I've hit the shaft with a dead-blow hammer and nothing. Used penetrating oil. Nothing. I don't want to break anything either, so I'm at a loss as to what to do. I can't even order a new Wipershaft Pivot because I can't get the old one out.

Those using vice grips (mole grips) - what are you attaching them to? I'm worried about crushing the threads or splines if I resort to using them. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[dworthy]

Just so I understand properly, the assembly itself is stuck inside the Glass and won't drop out?

[bscepter]

Just so I understand properly, the assembly itself is stuck inside the Glass and won't drop out?

Yes. I was able to get the various nuts and washer off, but the thing won't budge. I hit it a few times with a dead blow hammer, but I'm worried about breaking the glass.

[foolio2]

I don’t know if this will help, but, the shaft of mine wasn’t so stuck in the glass as it was fused to the switch housing. I had to use a sharp pick and utility blades to scrape around the area where the shaft protruded through the housing. I also soaked in vinegar to help devolve some of the calcification. I addition, I used plenty of penetrating oil and gradually was able to wiggle it apart. I replaced the switch housing with new as well.

[Netdigger]

I can’t remove the arm. Any tips here? Feels super stuck. Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/NetW8OO

I’m trying to remove it because the pin is stuck so wiper doesn’t move with the motor. Can’t pull it out, it is fully pushed in…

[dragonfly14]

Use a wiper arm puller.
you may have to replace the wiper arm if you do and it snaps.
Just be suuper careful.

Just FYI, in my case my wiper arm assembly, the pin thing, was so rusted and stuck even after I got the arm off j couldn't get the assembly out despite do using it with Pb blaster.

It just felt too risky and I rather have no wiper than no back glass.

Eventually sold the car off as is without a wiper....

[Netdigger]

Use a wiper arm puller.
you may have to replace the wiper arm if you do and it snaps.
Just be suuper careful.

Just FYI, in my case my wiper arm assembly, the pin thing, was so rusted and stuck even after I got the arm off j couldn't get the assembly out despite do using it with Pb blaster.

It just felt too risky and I rather have no wiper than no back glass.

Eventually sold the car off as is without a wiper....

Interesting, thanks!

I’ve solved it once before, but now it got stuck again, so I don’t think it is THAT stuck. I’ve upgraded the oil to better one that hopefully can reach in and lube it up better..

[Netdigger]

Here’s the piece, I paid $57 for it:

https://m.autodoc.se/alanko/16469605