Wiper Arm Cover/Cap Removal Technique

wanderdüne · Post by **wanderdüne** » 07 Nov 2019, 08:30

I'm wanting to switch out the complete wiper arms from my 2003 parts XC90 to my 2006 XC90 mostly because I have a ton of blades that will not fit the 2006 arms. Easy, right? No.
I am having a little trouble removing the caps Part# 8662847 that cover the nut on the arms of the 2006. There was only one cap on the '03. Due to this tight fitment and with it being cold; I'm wondering if anyone has a good method or technique to remove these caps without breaking the little tabs underneath. They are more than I want to pay to replace, so I'd like to re-use them if possible.
Thanks

Post by **SuperHerman** » 07 Nov 2019, 19:19

I just pull them off. Looking up the part and seeing the pic - one should be able to pull the sides out and the the square side up and pull towards the round side so the rear tab releases.

Post by **ggleavitt** » 09 Nov 2019, 21:16

From personal experience, if for any reason you break one of the side tabs on the cover and it does not lock back down, a dab of bathroom silicone inside the cover where the nut recesses should keep it on until the next time you need to remove. I replaced mine on the '05 after a few years of keeping both covers on the arms this way.