John Shewmake wrote:
>My question concerns the access hatch in the firewall where the windshield
>wiper mechanism mounts to the wiper motor. This access hatch appears to be
>stuck on with a sealant, not spot welded to the firewall. Is this correct. I
>would like to remove the wiper mechanism for painting and I have some rust to
>clean up and treat at the bottom of the access hatch.
>
>How best to remove this without damaging?
Correct. This is just a seam sealer. The hatch is held in place with 2
screws. Remove the screws, pry off the hatch with a screwdriver. When you
are withdrawing the wiper arm and water-washer tubes, be careful that bits
and pieces do not stay on the other side of the hatch, as they are awkward
to retrieve.
Shane Ingate in Maryland
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