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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Release nut (1), tightening torque 61 61 11AZ. (See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 2: Identifying Nut

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend wiper arm (1) when removing it (risk of breakage).

Detach wiper arm (1) with special tool 61 6 060. (See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS -- M COUPE article)

Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Arm & Special Tool

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If necessary, fit wiper blades on new wiper arms. Always fit wiper blade with spoiler on left.

NOTE: The driver's side wiper arm is shown.

Installation:

Adjust position of relevant wiper arm in rest position.

The gap between wiper lip (1) and the top edge of cowl panel cover (3) at the attachment point (2) of the wiper blade is measured.

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

Adjustment measurements:

Fig 4: Identifying Gap Between Wiper Lip & Top Edge Of Cowl Panel Cover

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