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

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Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cover
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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

Tighten nut to, refer to 61 61 8AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

After waiting 15 minutes, retighten nut to appropriate torque.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Nut
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CAUTION: Do not bend wiper arm during removal (risk of breakage).

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm
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Replacement: 

Remove wiper blade.

Installation: 

Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and top edge of cowl panel cover).

Fig 4: Adjusting Wiper Arm Position
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Then tighten down wiper arm and check position of relevant wiper arm again.