61 61 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Windshield Wiper Arms

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Special Tools Required

61 6 100 ANGLE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Removing Cap

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Unfasten nut. Tightening torque, see 61 61 11AZ in 61 61 WINDSHIELD WIPERS .

Fig 2: Locating Unfasten Nut

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend windshield wiper arm during removal (risk of breakage).

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (61 6 060)

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Installation:

Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and top edge of cowl panel cover).

Then tighten down wiper arm and check position of relevant wiper arm again.

47 ± 3 mm
54 ± 3 mm

Fig 4: Identifying Wiper Arm Dimension
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