All,

My 2003 Range Rover 4.4 is in need of the rear wiper blade replacing. As it seems these days you can't buy a strip of rubber anymore, I bought a replacement blade on eBay. What I would like to do is remove the existing arm, rub down and re-paint since it is bubbling and a little rusty.

Am I right in thinking you have to remove the spoiler to do any of this? Even to simply replace the wiper blade?

Are there any new arms that can be purchased anywhere or is my only option to repair the one that is there? I would prefer to purchase a new arm so that I can pop the spoiler off, attach the arm plus blade then re-fit, otherwise I have to allow a day in between to rub down and paint etc.

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic29176.html

18" wipers can be brought from the pound shops, two in a pack as well. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Thanks all. Will this allow me to actually replace the wiper arm or just the blade? I really don't want to have to take the spoiler off but I am thinking this is what I am going to have to do.

Post #9 in the link I provided explains all...

Thanks. I realize that refers to replacing the wiper blade but what about the arm. Does this position the wiper stops in allow me to take off the arm as well without having to take off the spoiler?

its a spoiler off i beleive... ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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wiper arm is definitely a spoiler off job,
but that's only 2 extra bolts / screws.
the main issue is releasing the arm from the tapered shaft PITA
jake 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 on Gas
1961 88" 2.25 diesel - George
Gone - 1997 3.9 V8i Discovery - Burt

It takes all of 5 mins to remove the spoiler. Well worth doing as the aluminum hub at the base of the arm oxidizes and binds the arm so that next to no pressure is put on the blade. 
RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s
(wife thinks I'm nuts - prob right, too)

OK thanks folks. It looks to me, in the video clip that I shouldn't need to disconnect any cables, just undo the 3 screws/bolts, slide it towards me and lift up, place on top, then prise off the old arm and fit the new one. It looks simple so I don't believe it

do yourself a favour and nip to "Halfwits" or similar and grab yourself a small puller set. Invaluable for things like this and very cheap.

I got a set like these and they have saved me a few times. There is nothing to lever against for the rear wiper arm if it has seized on (you don't want to use the rear window..!)

5 minute job with a puller Ash
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thanks for the tip!

Replaced the whole wiper arm and blade on the rear, easy job, removed the spoiler, lifted the cap on the end of the arm, removed the nut and washer (totally rusted so replace both), put a drop of Bitron on the conical spline and it came off easily.