How to Remove the Windshield Wipers from a 1996 Ciera
Removal of the factory windshield wipers and wiper arms from an GM Ciera is a simple procedure requiring one specialized tool. This tool, the GM J-8966 Wiper Arm Removal Tool, is available at auto parts stores, although it may be a special order in your area. The 1996 GM Ciera, also know as the Oldsmobile Ciera, is equivalent to the Chevrolet Celebrity, Cutlass Cruiser and Pontiac 6000 for removal and replacement of the windshield wiper arms and wipers.
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Instructions
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Remove GM Ciera Windshield Wiper Arms
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Turn on the vehicle ignition and turn on the windshield wipers. Turn off the ignition when the wipers are midway across the windshield so that they remain in this position.
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Mark the position of the wiper arms with the tire marking crayon or the masking tape. To use the masking tape, lay a piece directly under the wiper arm on the hood just above the wiper drive shaft. Use a pen to make a line on the tape where the arm is situated. These marks will ensure that the arm is returned to an identical position on the drive shaft.
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Raise the wiper arms so that they extend straight out from the windshield.
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Remove the windshield washer hoses from the wiper arms.
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Use the GM J-8966 tool to pry the wiper arm up from the wiper drive shaft.
Re-install the Wiper Arms on Your GM Ciera
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Use the mark you made with the crayon or masking tape to align the wiper arm in the correct position on the wiper drive shaft.
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Push the wiper arm down onto the wiper drive shaft and push in the arm retaining latch.
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Turn on the vehicle ignition and turn on the windshield wipers so they return to the normal position at the base of the windshield.
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Tips & Warnings
Place a cloth between the engine hood surface and the GM J-8966 tool when you pry the wiper arm off the shaft to prevent scratching your paint.
Lining up the wiper arm in the proper position is critical in preventing damage to the wiper drive mechanism when you start the wipers again.
