61 61 270 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Bracket For Windshield Wiper System Complete 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 both tension struts from spring strut dome.

Release screws (2) from left heater bulkhead (3).

Remove left heater bulkhead (3) towards top.

Unclip cable (1) for wiper motor from holder.

Release screws (5) for wiper bracket (4).

Tightening torque, see 61 61 6AZ in 61 61 WINDSHIELD WIPERS .

Remove wiper bracket (4) upwards.

Disconnect plug for wiper motor.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater Bulkhead, Wiper Bracket & Screws

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Installation:

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

To ensure that the windshield wiper system functions properly, check/adjust the contact angle of the wiper arms to the windshield.