john40iowa Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) Last Winter we had several substantial Ice storms. On one occasion my car ('99 Forester) had a solid ¼ inch of ice on it and ( wearing heavy coat etc.) I accidentally hit the windshield wiper control turning it on! The motor survived, however, the transmission mechanism did not- intolerable play in the wipers. No the blade arms are not loose, that would be too easy. My question is: How does one separate these white plastic connectors- of end to the apparatus, ( I have a solid replacement unit) and then reconnect them? Thank in advance for any pointers! John Edited August 29, 2009 by john40iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 If it is what I think it is, they just pop part. Ball and socket type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 OK, so I need to wedge a flat head screw driver in and pop it open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 The plastic ends are part of the rod and Subaru sells them as a unit. Best bet is to get the linkage from the junk yard. They just pop off the ball ends and right back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Yes, in fact here's a Forester writeup: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f92/wtb-piece-wiper-linkage-24251/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john40iowa Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 The plastic ends are part of the rod and Subaru sells them as a unit. Best bet is to get the linkage from the junk yard. They just pop off the ball ends and right back on. Indeed I have a complete solid (two piece) unit replacement. I have had the plastic cowling fascia off once before; not much open real estate to work with here. Can I finagle the entire thing in through the opening above the blower motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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