61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove cowl panel cover. Refer to 51 13 115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COWL PANEL COVER .
- Remove tension strut on spring strut dome. Refer to 51 71 373 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TENSION STRUT ON SPRING STRUT DOME .
- Remove fresh air duct. Refer to 64 31 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPELACING FRESH AIR DUCT .
IMPORTANT:
Before fitting windshield wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 15AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .
Remove cross-strut bearing block (2) in direction of arrow.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (A5-A1).
Installation:
Insert screws (A1-A5) in specified sequence until hand-tight.
To tighten down screw (A2), if necessary move complete wiper console linkage (2) into reversal position.
Tighten down screws (A1-A5) in specified sequence to Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 6AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .
Lever out complete wiper console (2) in direction of arrow.