How To: Remove And Replace Wiper Blades On Sc430 2004?

[Tim W]

Does anyone know how to remove the old wiper blades? The SC430 hood prevents raising the wiper arm up to vertical in order to reach the detention pin on the wiper arm bracket and release the blade. Opening the hood gives some access, but the blade arm seems to move only about 4 inches away from the windshield before it stops. Has anyone performed the wiper replacement? Thank you!

[dcfish]

The wiper assembly lifts up for Snow Mode, They won't break, Just lift up following the angle of the windshield.

[Tim W]

The wiper assembly lifts up for Snow Mode, They won't break, Just lift up following the angle of the windshield.

Thanks for the help! Got warm enough today to get the project done without numbing extremities, for a change.

[ravra]

Is this the same for the '06 model? I tried pulling and yanking both wipers and they move a bit but the movement is just along the normal sweep so it didn't help. I also checked the manual and didn't see any mention of it. I've replaced just the blades in the past but I wanted to replace the arm as well this time.