question about windshield wiper system removal

[terry_208]

I'm in the process of removing the complete wiper system.  I have the cowl vent cover removed, the little metal plate over the access hole on the driver's side.  I have undone the fasteners holding the wiper studs, the transmissions on both sides and the main transmission behind the wiper motor, which I also removed. 

Can the system now be removed, intact through the vent passage or does the cables need to be removed first?

Thanks.

Terry

[gasman826]

together.  You should not need to unhook any cables.  One big nest.

[Jeff Norwell]

Is there a reason to dismantle the wiper system... Not trying to be a jerk... but if you could.best to leave it alone.
(Unless your attempting a custom set up)

[gasman826]

I would have recommended the same but the bolts have already been removed.  Before you ask, the install instructions are in the manual.  Clean and lube the transmissions.  Locate the little holes in the transmissions.  Fab up a couple of pins to fit the holes.  Preload the transmissions and lock with the pins.  Install everything.  You might want to remove the fresh air ducts for more access to the cables and pulleys.  Line up the cables and pull the pins.

[terry_208]

Yes the bolts have been removed.  I'm NOT planning to do a custom wiper fabrication The reason for removing the system was for media blasting.  The floors are gone, rusted away, and the outside surface of the car is badly rust pitted .

[Ray]

Just FYI, in my experience, the shop manual installation are incorrect. It took me about ten attempts to get it right. Good luck.

[terry_208]

I don't have a manual just the other members here helping me.  Thanks to all the suggestions and tips.

[chapingo17]

I would have taken pics before disassembly.

[RICH MUISE]

What Ray said....this has been mentioned before. I think it is something about the cable is shown wound in the wrong direction on a pulley.

[terry_208]

Thanks for the help!  I had to take the cables off the main transmission.  Actually they came off while I was messing with them trying to get the transmissions to come up over the tray in the cowl vent.