Can't get the damn windscreen wiper off!!!!!!!!!!!

[Steve McF]

Well I've had several attempts now at trying to get the driver's side windscreen wiper off the spindle on our Qashqai. I bought two wiper removal tools, and I still just cannot get the arm off the spindle. It can't be thst difficult, but I just can't get it off at all!!!

Ever since we had a new screen fitted, the drivers wiper slaps the A post next to the screen, and it's incredibly annoying, so all I wanted to do was rotate the wiper arm slightly on the spindle, so that the wiper doesn't make contact.

Any suggestions gratefully received!!!!

[carrera]

Same technique as for 9-5's

Penetrating oil, followed a little later by a puller, though most of them are marginal at best for the job

Put some copaslip on when refitting, for the next owners benefit

[phoenix]

Agreed. They are a pig to get off. I've bent two pullers in the past. Patience is key. I left the puller on overnight whilst soaking with pen oil. Another technique that can help is leave the nut on the shaft and give it a sharp tap with a light hammer whilst pulling the base of the arm towards you.