How to Remove the Wiper Plug?
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Method to remove the wiper plug: 1. Lift the wiper, press the square button on the wiper, and then detach the wiper from the metal swing arm; 2. Cover or wrap the wiper swing arm with soft cloth to avoid damaging the glass surface, then gently return it to the windshield; 3. Thoroughly clean the wiper once, wipe it clean, and store it properly; 4. Take out the purchased wiper rubber strip from the packaging and soak it in soapy water to lubricate it for easier installation; 5. Take the original wiper, pinch one side of the wiper rubber strip with your fingers, and pull it back and forth forcefully. You will find that one side can be pulled, while the other side cannot; 6. Locate the side that cannot be pulled, use a thin flat-head screwdriver to pry open the plastic plug on this side of the wiper, and then you can disassemble it.
I remember the first time I removed the wiper plug was on a winter morning when the car windshield was frozen and I wanted to replace the new wiper blade. I found that the plug is the small plastic cap at the end of the wiper arm, which protects the internal connection point. To remove it, first prepare a flat-head screwdriver or fingernail, and make sure the car is turned off. Gently pry open a gap on one side of the plug, where there is usually a small clip, and don't use too much force to avoid damaging the plastic part. Once successfully pried open, slowly wiggle and pull out the entire plug. During the operation, be careful not to let dust or water enter the wiper system, as this can cause the wiper to become stiff and inflexible. I usually recommend checking the wiper system every six months and cleaning debris around the plug to avoid future clogging and repair troubles. In short, even beginners can easily handle it, the key is patience and steady technique.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and dealing with a wiper arm cap is such a small thing that I can handle it manually in just a few moves. That cap is actually like a cover, snapped onto the wiper arm to prevent water from getting in and causing rust. The method to remove it is super simple: squat in front of the car, reach out and grab the small gaps on both sides of the cap, gently squeeze with your thumb and index finger to release the clip, then lift it upward smoothly. It's best to wear gloves during the process to avoid scratching your hands, and take a look at the cap to see if there are any cracks—replace it promptly if damaged. Experience tells me to do this on a sunny day, not in the rain or snow, as it can easily make your hands slip or cause metal parts to rust. Regularly cleaning the wiper system is a good habit to extend its lifespan.
