61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE COWL PANEL COVER .
REMOVE TENSION STRUT ON SPRING STRUT DOME .
REMOVE FRESH AIR DUCT .

IMPORTANT:

Before fitting windshield wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 61 61 15AZ .

Remove cross-strut bearing block (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross-Strut Bearing Block And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (A5...A1).

Installation:

Insert screws (A1...A5) in specified sequence until hand-tight.

To tighten down screw (A2), if necessary move complete wiper console linkage (2) into reversal position.

Tighten down screws (A1...A5) in specified sequence to tightening torque 61 61 6AZ .

Lever out complete wiper console (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Complete Wiper Console

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