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

Special tools required: 

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover
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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

  1. Tighten nut to appropriate torque, 61 61 8AZ.
  2. After waiting 15 minutes, retighten nut to appropriate torque, 61 61 8AZ.
Fig 2: Removing Unscrew 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.

Replacement: 

Remove wiper blade.

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm
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Installation: 

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

Then tighten down wiper arm and check position of relevant wiper arm again.

  1. 54+/-3 mm
  2. 55+/-3 mm
    Fig 4: Checking Position Of Relevant Wiper Arm
    G03269009Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.