Hoot23 Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I'm considering a modification to assist stabilizing a kayak when attached to factory roof racks. The kayak rocks when the crossbars flex when hitting bumbs and when braking moderately hard. I intend to secure the kayak fore and aft, but there is no good connecting point in the front.. I want to remove the cowl to expose a possible connecting point. How do you remove wiper arms on a 2013 Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 (edited) Remove the small cover on the wiper arm above the pivot point. Remove the nut under the cover. Use a two jaw puller to remove the arm from the splined pivot point. A handy tip is to use an awl (or a small dab of nail polish) to mark the pivot point and wiper arm so that you can align it to install in the same position. If you don't have a puller, it is possible to remove the arm by prying but it isn't recommended. I have seen broken windshields and other damage caused by prying on wiper arms. If you are near a Harbor Freight store, they have puller kits for under $20 (on sale right now for $13.49). Edited June 24, 2013 by TheWizard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot23 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks for the reply Wizard. Do the small covers on the wiper arm above the pivit point screw off or do you pry them off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 They should just pop off with a little prying. Be careful not to lose them by popping them too hard. A good way to avoid that is to lay a shop towel over the top as you pry from one side... the towel will keep them from flying away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot23 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks again Wizard, Is your 2011 Stang a 5.0? I would love to have that cayote power in my 08 Mustang Bullitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizard Posted June 26, 2013 Report Share Posted June 26, 2013 No it's a 3.7L V6. I've upgraded the gears for a little more torque but at my age I was looking for more of a cruiser (convertible) than a performance car. I've had everything from a Boss 351 Mustang back in the day to an LS1 Trans Am until a couple of years ago but the current Mustang is the best I've owned and I find 300+ horsepower and 30 mpg to be a great combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot23 Posted June 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2013 Never too old for a cool car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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