61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5 - SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

61 6 060

IMPORTANT: Do not damage wiper arms when removing (risk of breakage).

Installation:

Adjust the position of the relevant wiper arm in the wiper rest position.

Measure distance between wiper lip (1) and top edge of cowl panel cover (3) at mounting point (2) of wiper blade.

Adjustment measurements:

A: 87 +/- 3 mm.
B: 69 +/- 3 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjustment Measurements
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Removing Left Wiper Arm:

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

Fig 2: Removing 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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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation:

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

IMPORTANT: Observe tightening specification (settling time) without fail (risk of detaching).

Remove wiper arm (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Locating Wiper Arm Retaining Nut

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Pull off adjusting disk (1) with special tool 61 6 060.

Installation:

Replace adjusting disk (1).

Mount adjusting disk (1) together with wiper arm on shaft.

Check/adjust contact angle of wiper arms to windshield.

Fig 5: Removing Adjusting Disk Using Special Tool

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Removing right wiper arm:

Remove caps (1).

Fig 6: View Of Wiper Arm Caps

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 13AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .

IMPORTANT: Observe tightening specification (settling time) without fail (risk of detaching).

Fig 7: Identifying Wiper Arm Retaining Nuts

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Detach wiper arm (1) as illustrated with special tool 61 6 060.

Installation:

Check/adjust contact angle of wiper arms to windshield. Refer to 61 61 010 CHECKING/ADJUSTING CONTACT ANGLE OF WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS ON WINDSHIELD .

Fig 8: Removing Wiper Arm Using Wiper Arm Puller

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