61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms

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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: Measuring Distance Between Wiper Lip And Top Edge Of Cowl Panel Cover

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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: Installing Wiper Arm Cap

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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 30 Nm or 35 Nm

NOTE: For torque, see inscription on wiper arm. Due to risk of releasing: check TT after approx. 50 mins. settling time.

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

Remove wiper arm (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Wiper Arm

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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.

Removing right wiper arm:

Fig 5: Pulling Off Adjusting Disk

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Remove caps (1).

Fig 6: Removing Caps

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Wiper arm with torque label:
- (2xM8) Tightening torque: see 13AZ in 61 61 WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Wiper arm without torque label:
- (1xM8, 1xM10) Tightening torque: 30 Nm or 35 Nm

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

Fig 7: Removing 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.

Fig 8: Removing Wiper Arm

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