Windscreen cleaner unit

[BizarreBleak]

Greetings everyone, I was on my way home from work when, twenty minutes later, I noticed my window wiper was hanging down and wiping below the badge when I heard this strange noise. I took the cap off to find that the bolt needed tightening. I did that, but it kept wiping down the same way. I reset it in place and tightened it again, but now the bolt just spins and won't loosen. It's still wiping down the same way. I tried to remove the bolt, but it just spins, as if the treads had worn away. I'm at a loss. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Ledgerciao]

You may get a used wiper motor on eBay or at a scrapyard.
Put the wiper arm on only after you've tried the engine and parked.

[BizarreBleak]

Okay, I'll take care of it. The motor is still functional, but it wipes in the opposite direction. Does anyone have any suggestions for removing it? The nut is spinning in place.

[BizarreBleak]

I have taken everything apart, but I still can't get that nut off. I've ordered a used motor to replace the broken one. My plan is to use a hack saw to try cutting through the steel bit that connects the motor to the wiper. If that doesn't work, I'll resort to bolt cutters. The only other option I can think of is to use bolt cutters. I'm afraid I overtightened the nut, and now it's below the threads. I don't have enough leverage to try and catch it.

[Ledgerciao]

For that task, a Dremel would be the right tool to use.
Just like I mentioned before, wait to attach the wiper arm after you've let the vehicle run and park before installing the replacement. Otherwise, you might find yourself wiping the number plate again, haha.

[Ledgerciao]

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[BizarreBleak]

I took your suggestion to heart and went back down to try again; this time I was successful in removing it. Using a pair of grips, I was able to pop the nut up and onto the thread. Now I'm waiting for my new motor to arrive, but in the meantime, I'll just put a couple of washers on it.

[BizarreBleak]

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