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I need to remove the rear windscreen wiper arm from my Audi A3 sportsback 2008 as it would hit my bike carrier but can't work out how?

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So dont use it with your bike carier

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2. Disassemble the plastic covers from the bottom of the windscreen.
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Heed of the windscreen !!!
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