61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windshield wiper arms on windshield

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see MAINTENANCE & GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS - 545i (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 331

NOTE: Correctly adjusting the contact angle of the wiper arms on the windshield increases wiping quality.

Checking Contact Angle:

Remove load from windshield wiper blades (1) before checking contact angle. To do so, lift wiper blades (1) briefly off windshield before placing them back on windshield.

Fit special tool 00 9 331 as illustrated on wiper arm and windshield.

When the contact angle is correctly adjusted, no light gap is visible between special tool 00 9 331 and the wiper arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Windscreen Wiper Setting Tool

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Adjusting Left Wiper Arm:

Unclip wiper arm cap (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Locating Wiper Arm Cap

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Installation:

Catches (1) of wiper arm cap (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure wiper arm cap (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches Of Wiper Arm Cap

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Release nut (1) slightly.

Fit special tool 00 9 331 as illustrated on wiper arm (2) and windshield.

Turn wiper arm (2) in direction of arrow until no light gap is visible between special tool 00 9 331 and wiper arm. Hold wiper arm (2) in this position and tighten down nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 12AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .

Perform one-touch wiping twice. Check adjustment and repeat if necessary.

Fig 4: View Of Windscreen Wiper Setting Tool

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Adjusting Right Wiper Arm:

Unclip four-way linkage protective cap (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Four-Way Linkage Protective Cap

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Installation:

Catches (1) of four-way linkage protective cap (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure four-way linkage protective cap (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 6: Identifying Catches On Protective Cap

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Release nut (1) slightly.

Fit special tool 00 9 331 as illustrated on wiper arm (2) and windshield.

Turn wiper arm (2) in direction of arrow until no light gap is visible between special tool 00 9 331 and wiper arm. Hold wiper arm (2) in this position and tighten down nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 14AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .

Perform one-touch wiping twice. Check adjustment and repeat if necessary.

Fig 7: View Of Windscreen Wiper Setting Tool

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