Front wiper rest position

[joytodrive25]

My front windscreen wiper, passenger side has always sat slightly too low. It very nearly rests on the drivers side one but I'm sure the length of wipers is correct. Any ideas? Does it just need taken off and re-attached in the correct position?

Cheers

 

[jesus]

Yes, use something like a ball joint splitter to remove it then just place it back on in the right position.

 

[joytodrive25]

Yes, use something like a ball joint splitter to remove it then just place it back on in the right position.

Cheers, though I'll have to see if something in my tool kit is usable as I don't have a splitter.
Anyone in Edinburgh have one that I can use?

 

[jesus]

This is the type that I mean, as you need something to pull the wiper arm up at the same time as pushing the bit it screws onto down.

Mine was about £8 from GSF I think or Eurocarparts. A hammer might do?

 

[joytodrive25]

Ah, I was looking at the fork hammer type. So they just press on?

 

[jesus]

They just slide on, but yours will be seized on so need to be pulled up whilst the centre bit is pushed down before they give way and come off.

 

[joytodrive25]

Thanks, I'll give it a go and as long as I don't smash the windscreen it's all good.

 

[leedsboy]

If your's are anything like mine was, don't even bother attempting until you've got a puller. I got the one that @jesus has suggested from Halfords. Just be careful as it's a bit awkward and you can easily scratch the plastic.

Once they're off, it's a piece of piss to just move them up/down a notch, just takes a bit of trial and error.