Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield Wiper Protectors, Removing
There are currently three ways to remove a wiper protector from a wiper blade or to replace a transport wiper arm.
Version 1
These wiper arms with protective rails can be identified by the two fasteners -arrows- that secure the protective rails on the wiper arm.
Perform the following procedure:
-- Place the windshield wiper in the service position. To do this, switch the ignition on and off again once with the hood closed. Then press the wiper lever and the windshield wipers will stay in the service position.
-- Remove the right windshield wiper from the windshield and fold it upward.
To avoid damage, only hold the windshield wiper at the wiper joint and do not pull on the wiper blade.
-- Now pull the upper fastener upward and the lower fastener downward -arrows-.
-- From below, remove the protective rail upward from the wiper blade.
-- Place the wiper arm carefully on the windshield.
Perform the same steps with the left windshield wiper.
-- Now move the windshield wipers back into the park position by switching the ignition on and tapping the wiper lever. Switch the ignition off.
Version 2
These transport wiper arms can be identified by their lack of a wind deflector.
Perform the following procedure:
-- Place the windshield wiper in the service position. To do this, switch the ignition on and off again once with the hood closed. Then press the wiper lever and the windshield wipers will stay in the service position.
-- Remove the right windshield wiper from the windshield and fold it upward.
To avoid damage, only hold the windshield wiper at the wiper joint and do not pull on the wiper blade.
-- Depending on the version, rotate the wiper arm with the lip upward and remove it or loosen the arm at the joint -3- by pressing the locking mechanism -1- in the retainer -2- and removing the wiper arm.
-- Slide the new wiper arm into the retainer and make sure the locking mechanism engages audibly.
Perform the same steps with the left windshield wiper.
-- Place the wiper arm carefully on the windshield.
-- Now move the windshield wipers back into the park position by switching the ignition on and tapping the wiper lever. Switch the ignition off.
Version 3
These wiper arms with protective rails can be identified by the fact that the protective rail -arrow- slides onto the wiper blade.
Perform the following procedure:
-- Place the windshield wiper in the service position. To do this, switch the ignition on and off again once with the hood closed. Then press the wiper lever and the windshield wipers will stay in the service position.
-- Remove the right windshield wiper from the windshield and fold it upward.
To avoid damage, only hold the windshield wiper at the wiper joint and do not pull on the wiper blade.
-- Pull the protective rail upward from the wiper blade.
Perform the same steps with the left windshield wiper.
-- Place the wiper arm carefully on the windshield.
-- Now move the windshield wipers back into the park position by switching the ignition on and tapping the wiper lever. Switch the ignition off.
NO RELATED
Use the Manual With the Right Hardware
Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.
Affiliate disclosure: We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.