61 61 041 Replacing both windshield wiper blades
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IMPORTANT:
The windshield wiper arms can only be folded away approx. 45 degrees from the windshield. Make sure the wiper arm does not contact the windshield without its wiper blade.
NOTE:
In the event of a customer complaint
regarding the cleaning or wiping performance or noise build-up (scratching, squeaking) by the wiper blades, proceed as follows: First check
whether the complaint is caused by dirt (preservation wax on new vehicles, resins or other environmental influences) on the windscreen; if necessary, clean the windscreen thoroughly!
Replace the wiper blades only if cleaning the windscreen fails to remedy the situation.
Fold wiper arm (1) away from windshield.
Press lock (2) and remove wiper blade (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Make sure wiper blade (3) is correctly seated.
Fold wiper arm back onto windshield.