Rear window wiper arm, removing and installing

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Removing

Switch on ignition.
Actuate rear wiper and allow wiper arm to move to end position.

CAUTION:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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Carefully pry cap apart slightly - arrows - and lift off.

Fig 2: Identifying Spray Jets And Hex Head Nuts

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Carefully detach spray jet - 2 -.
Loosen nut - 1 - (do not remove).
Loosen wiper arms from wiper shaft by tilting slightly, remove nut and remove wiper arm.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Adjust wiper arm → Rear window wiper arm park position, adjusting .

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Nut for wiper arm	12