Different Rear Wiper Arms

[glyn211269]

I've noticed that there are two different styles of rear wiper arms that are randomly present on all Mk1 Clio's, a fairly thin standard looking one and a much thicker one that almost looks too thick for the car.
What's the story on these? I'm assuming that the thin arm was the original?...in which case why are so many Mk1's fitted with the thicker arm??

[16v_paddy]

It's just one of the differences between the ph1 & ph2's, the thicker one being on the ph2

[MatBrown]

Close...
Phase 1's had the thicker ones fitted and phase 2/3 had the skinnier ones.
Washer jets are also in a different place.


Mat.

[DaneC]

What wipers are meant to be used with the rear wiper on Phase 1's? I have to bend mine to make it touch the glass properly.

[MatBrown]

It's a bit of a special one, has a funny clip on it.


Mat.

[glyn211269]

Close...
Phase 1's had the thicker ones fitted and phase 2/3 had the skinnier ones.
Washer jets are also in a different place.

Mat.

Thanks for clearing that up Mat.

Looks like my Willy1 has got the correct thick arm after all - I've been trying to track down a thin arm for ages without any luck....glad I didn't now!

[Wobba]

Be hardcore and remove it and the motor ;)

[DaneC]

For anybody's future reference:



Ph1 on the right.

[cliokiz]

On a related note, how do you remove the wiper arm from the motor after you've removed the nut, without bending/damaging the boot paintwork?

I've tried to remove mine as i need to replace the motor but no amount of pulling would pop it off?

[MatBrown]

I have a little nut-cracker type device that gets them off a treat, pop round and i'll get yours off for you.


Mat.