How to Replace Windshield Wiper Arms 1998-2012 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2016-09-06
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace a damaged, bent, or failing windshield wiper arm on 01 Ford Ranger
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step 1 :Removing the Wiper Arm
- Lay some painter's tape on the windshield against the wiper blade
- Lift the wiper arm
- Pull out on the tab and lift the arm off of its spline
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step 2 :Installing the Wiper Arm
- Pull out on the tab
- Press the wiper arm onto the splines
- Lower the arm back on
- Remove the tape
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In this video, we're going to be working with our 2001 Ford Ranger. We're going to show you how to change out your wiper arm.
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Peel off some painter's tape. Lay it down against the edge of the wiper blade so we have a reference for where it needs to go back to.
Lift up on the wiper arm. Pull out on the tab, and lift the arm off of its spline. These aren't keyed, so it may take a couple of tries to line it back up on the way on—but at least we know where we have to line our wiper up to. Pull out on the tab.
Slide the arm back onto the splines. Carefully lower the arm back on. We're lined up with our tape, so we can remove this. If necessary we can repeat these same steps on the passenger side.
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