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. See 51 13 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL COVER .
- Remove tension strut on spring strut dome. See 51 71 373 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON SPRING STRUT DOME .
- Remove fresh air duct. See 64 31 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT .
IMPORTANT:
Before fitting windshield wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, see 61 61 15AZ in 61 61 WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Remove cross-strut bearing block (2) in direction of arrow.
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, see 61 61 6AZ in 61 61 WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Lever out complete wiper console (2) in direction of arrow.