The U section (metal hook end) of the wiper arm does not move. All the action happens with the blade. Some blades have a plastic tab that you must press and hold to release the blade from the hook while sliding it out of the open end of the U-channel at the same time.

The blade's pivoting connector simply slides out towards the bottom of the arm (towards the arm's drive pin) once it's freed from the U-hook. I usually swing the arm away from the glass and move the blade so the blade and arm form a T which flexes the blade such that there's more room to maneuver.

(Or buy a wiper blade that has a fitting for U hook wiper arms, and just read the directions that come with it...) I've had good results with a NAPA store, and he put the blades in as a courtesy in less time that it took me to unlock the car....

Just like a 240 flame trap, it's easy after you've done it once to get a feel for it

I understand that many models of the Bosch wiper blades are now being made such that you can't replace just the rubber part of the blade. So, the best thing to do is to just replace the entire blade; they are pretty cheap if you shop around. They are the "hook" style, so if you pull up the blade there is a little release button on the underside of the wiper blade in the middle; push on it, and pull the blade down toward the hood of the car. It should come right off. Then replace the entire blade. If you use an aftermarket type other than Bosch you can choose a model that does have replaceable rubber wiper blades.

If the service light is like the 96 model, then look at the center of the instrument cluster. There is a little round rubber plug. Gently pry it up, and you will see a small hole in the plastic lens cover. Gently stick a sharpened pencil or a ball point pen into the hole and push the reset lever in. Gently push the rubber plug back in (not too hard; some folks push them right through the hole!) That should do it.

Hope this helps.

Mike
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Mike Brown Greenville, NC 1996 965 120K 1994 940 137K 1986 244 137K (odometer broken)