Okay so this is a bit embarrassing
I bought some replacement wipers for my 1st gen. They already have Bosch wipers on them so the OEM inserts are out of the question.

Only thing I want to know is how the heck do I get these stupid things off? I don't want to damage the wiper arms otherwise I'd just tug really hard.

Is there some kind of plastic latch that I'm not seeing?

 

in the J hook arm thingy... there is a little plastic clip that you need to uncilp... its just below the wiper arm on the backside of the base......

 

Okay, so let me get this straight.

Let's use the driver side as an example.
If I'm sitting in the seat and working through the windshield, the clip to undo would be just past the rubber insert and to the left, right?


I wish I had a picture to post

EDIT:
The last part I meant as... "just past the rubber insert and to the left, CORRECT?

 

peter,

check out this thread. im not sure if it will help or not though b/c you havea 1st gen
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f16/changing-wiper-inserts-36693/

bob

 

Maybe I was just too tired yesterday but I didn't see any obvious latches or anything... I'll have another go at it later tonight after work

How embarrassing - I've learned how to replace a clutch, replaced the air filter, changed the rear diff fluid, changed the oil, fixed an assortment of bulbs and switches... and I can't figure out how to take the freaking wiper blades off!!!

 

on the undersaide of the j arm, there is a little peg that sticks up, it needs to be closed into the arm side, and the whole assembly will be able to be wiggled loose

 

oh, forgot to update...

I just got sick of looking for a latch last Friday and just broke them off
Thanks for the suggestions though!