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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: bobslay on September 10, 2012, 14:58:28

Title: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: bobslay on September 10, 2012, 14:58:28: Hi,

After a visit to a safari park at the weekend a gang of monkeys now own the rear wiper and aerial of a 2008 i30 (maybe they're slowly building their own car so they can escape).

I have ordered a new wiper arm and blade and in anticipation of it arriving I tried to remove the stub left after the monkey theft. Removing the plastic covered revealed a hex nut, I removed this but the stub of the arm is still stuck fast and I can't figure out how.

Peering behind the rubber/plastic boot where the arm attaches to the car I can just make out a much larger hex bolt but I would need a spanner 1mm thick to get to it.

I'm probably missing something obvious but can anyone help me remove it?

Don't let the monkeys win, I've seen Planet of the Apes, this is the first step to a revolution.

Cheers

Rob
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Pip on September 10, 2012, 15:10:39: I can only imagine what you are seeing but there is a chance that it is attached via a slip on spline (which may also be tapered). If so, something like a screwdriver levering (twisting) up from underneath while you tap the shaft lightly might free it.
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Shambles on September 10, 2012, 16:31:45: :whsaid:

Same solution as I posted on the HOCGB bob.
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Asterix on September 10, 2012, 19:38:36: Hi Rob

Sorry to hear about your loss.. :snigger:

Haven't removed the rear wiperarm from the i30, but any other car I have seen, have the arm mounted on a conus. You may be able to loosen it by using a plastic hammer on the side of the bit remaining.

If not possible, you may need a trigger to get it off.

Welcome to the forum, by the way. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: eye30 on September 10, 2012, 20:15:06: Did they do any other damage or "wash" the car for you?
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Dazzler on September 10, 2012, 21:51:47: Quote from: eye30 on September 10, 2012, 20:15:06
Did they do any other damage or "wash" the car for you?

Don't know about them but I'd be "pissed" :undecided:

Welcome to the Forum Rob. Hope they didn't scratch the car :sweating:

Was this your car :snigger:

2012 Hyundai i30 - Monkeys go nuts for the toughest car challenge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSGIKIzGMPw#ws)
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: immx on September 10, 2012, 23:51:39: I was just about to post the same video :D

If Hyundai make a video showing how an i30 can survive a monkey attack, does this make the wiper a warranty issue? Lol :rofl:
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Dazzler on September 10, 2012, 23:52:30: Quote from: immx on September 10, 2012, 23:51:39
I was just about to post the same video :D

If Hyundai make a video showing how an i30 can survive a monkey attack, does this make the wiper a warranty issue? Lol :rofl:

I was wondering that too.. they did set a precident :whistler:
Title: Re: How do I remove my rear wiper arm after Monkey attack!!!
Post by: Doggie 1 on September 11, 2012, 08:10:00: Welcome to the forum. :)
I hope the monkeys put the wiper arm to good use.