61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms

Special tools required: 

• 61 6 060

Installation: 

Adjust the position of the relevant wiper arm in the wiper rest position.

Measure distance between wiper lip (1) and top edge of cowl panel cover (3) at mounting point (2) of wiper blade.

Adjustment measurements: 

• A: 87 ± 3 mm
• B: 69 ± 3 mm
  Fig 1: Measuring Distance Between Wiper Lip And Top Edge Of Cowl Panel Cover

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Removing left wiper arm: 

Unclip wiper arm cap (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Left Wiper Arm

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Installation: 

Catches (1) of wiper arm cap (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure wiper arm cap (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Arm Cap And Catches

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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 61 61 12AZ .

Remove wiper arm (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Wiper Arm

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Pull off adjusting disk (1) with special tool 61 6 060  .

Installation: 

Replace adjusting disk (1).

Mount adjusting disk (1) together with wiper arm on shaft.

CHECK/ADJUST  contact angle of wiper arms to windshield.

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (61 6 060) On Adjusting Disk

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Removing right wiper arm: 

Remove caps (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Right Wiper Arm Caps

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 61 61 13AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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Detach wiper arm (1) as illustrated with special tool 61 6 060  .

Installation: 

CHECK/ADJUST  contact angle of wiper arms to windshield.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool (61 6 060) On Wiper Arm

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