61 61 010 Checking/Adjusting Contact Angle Of Windshield Wiper Arms On Windshield
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Special Tools Required
- 00 9 220 BENDING LEVER (2 X) and/or 00 9 220 BENDING LEVER (2 X)
- 61 6 100 ANGLE MEASURING INSTRUMENT
NOTE:
The wipe quality is improved by precise adjustment of the contact/approach angle
of the wiper arms.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wiper blades
Insert windshield wiper arm (1) in special tool 61 6 100 .
Using screw (2) and pressure plate (3), locate windshield wiper arm (1) and position on windshield.
Read off scale value, adjust wiper arm if necessary.
NOTE:
Windshield wiper arm (1) must rest correctly on lower and side contact surfaces (4) of special tool 61 6 100 .
On right-hand-drive cars, screw (2) must be located on left side of special tool 61 6 100 .
Move special tools 00 9 220 in appropriate direction until correct contact/approach angle is obtained.