How do I remove the wiper arms? Can't see a set screw under there or a way to get to one because of the tension spring. (See the picture added below) I got it off and thought this might prove useful to others.
You have to bend the clip under the arm where it attaches to the gear. Or atleast thats how i remember doing it. edit: tab not clip
There is no clip to bend. It takes a special tool, but one can do it with a screwdriver as well. One needs to take the tension off the opposite or back side of the wiper arm. The tool removes the tension. A screwdriver can be use to just pry off the wiper arm. If you want to not nick the paint on your car, use a paint stirring stick to protect your paint. Kind of hard to explain....but i tried.
I'm seeing a small tab under there that has a lip pointing toward the outside. From what's been suggested, I'm thinking that by pushing on that tab it disengages a tensioning collar or ring (kind of like the speedo cable release on the back of the instrument cluster)--am I on the right track?
yep. while that tab is released (outward), you need to pull the arm straight off. it is splined, so it is a snug fit. just wiggle and pull evenly.
