6r 2012 windscreen wiper mechanism replacement

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Tom987
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6r 2012 windscreen wiper mechanism replacement

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Hello I have a problem with my wiper mechanism one off the threads has been snapped I need to replace it only problem how do I remove the windscreen cowling to access the wiper mechanism is there clips under the cowling thanks
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Re: 6r 2012 windscreen wiper mechanism replacement

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I seem to remember that the part that is trapped under the lower edge of the windscreen is only pushed up into a V or U groove, and the suggested plan for removing it is to use something like a cable tie loop, and start at each outer end point and pull it down and out of the V or U groove, after one side has started to come free, move across to the other end of the plastic cover and repeat there.

Edit:- I've not yet needed to try that out and I think that I would only try doing that if and when I also need to get into that area!

I'm sure that Google would hand out some info/videos.
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Re: 6r 2012 windscreen wiper mechanism replacement

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Thanks got it done today used a cable tie worked fine
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Tom987 wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:17 pm Thanks got it done today used a cable tie worked fine
Good!

A horrible time of year to be messing about with plastics, but needs must!
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Re: 6r 2012 windscreen wiper mechanism replacement

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Was indeed but sorted now just thanks again
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