Windshield Wiper Arms

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Windshield Wiper Arm Tool SetT10369

Observe notes on contact corrosion CONTACT CORROSION .

Removal

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the windshield wiper axle.

The windshield wiper axles can get damaged when removing the windshield wiper arms without using the PullerT10369/1.

NOTE:

If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply of the wiper motor will be interrupted.

-- Windshield Wipers, Bringing into Service Position, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BRINGING INTO SERVICE POSITION .

-- Pry the caps -arrows- off the windshield wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Prying Caps -Arrows- Off Windshield Wiper Arms -1-

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-- Loosen the nuts -2- a few turns.

-- Position the PullerT10369/1 on the wiper arm -1- as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Puller T10369/1

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

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

-- Remove the nuts and remove the wiper arm.

Installation

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the body.

The driver and passenger side wiper arms are different lengths.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

-- Adjust the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .