Wiper Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Activate "rear wipe" and let the wiper arm run to end position.

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

WARNING:

Danger of unintended engine ignition

Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle interior for all work performed on the high voltage vehicle.

-- Carefully expand cap -arrows- and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover

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-- Carefully pull off the spray nozzle -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Spray Jets And Hex Head Nuts

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-- Loosen the nut -1- one turn.

-- Install an M6 nut -4- on the nut.

Fig 3: Position The Puller T10369/1 On The Wiper Arm

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-- Position the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 1 T10369/1 on the wiper arm -1- as illustrated.

-- Position the thrust piece -2- on the wiper axle.

-- Rotate the bolt -3- clockwise until the wiper arm is removed from the axle.

-- Remove nut completely and remove wiper arm.