61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windshield wiper arms

NOTE: For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - Z3 .

Special Tools Required:

NOTE: Removal of the windshield wiper arms is described separately for the driver's and passenger sides.

Driver's Side:

Remove cover.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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CAUTION: Do not bend windshield wiper arm when removing it (risk of breakage!).

Release nut and remove windshield wiper arm.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPERS .

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm

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If necessary, detach adjusting disk (1) with special tool 61 6 060.

Installation:

Screw adjusting disk (1) together with wiper arm onto shaft.

Check contact angle to windshield with special tool 00 9 230.

If necessary, correct contact angle through displacement of wiper arm on adjusting disk.

Fig 3: Removing Adjusting Disk

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Passenger side:

Remove caps.

Fig 4: Removing Caps

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Unscrew nuts.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPERS .

Fig 5: Installing Nuts

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CAUTION: Do not bend windshield wiper arms when removing them (risk of breakage!).

Detach both wiper arms with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 6: Removing Wiper Arms With Special Tool

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