61 61 101 Removing and installing both windshield wiper arms

Special tools required: 

• 61 6 060

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 Unclipping 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 TORQUES - 645CI .

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.

Fig 5: Pulling Off Adjusting Disk With Special Tool 61 6 060

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Removing right wiper arm: 

Remove caps (1).

Fig 6: Removing Caps

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Fig 7: Unscrewing Nuts

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Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 13AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

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

Fig 8: Detaching Wiper Arm

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Installation: 

Check/adjust contact angle of wiper arms to windshield.