61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windshield wiper arms

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Detach caps.

Unscrew left and right nuts.

Installation:

Tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to 61 61 WINDSHIELD WIPERS .

Fig 1: Unscrewing Left And Right Nuts

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Fold up wiper arms up to end position and detach from drive shaft.

Fig 2: Detaching Wiper Arms From Drive Shaft

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Adjusting dimensions of wiper arms:

Reference points are the mountings of the wiper blades on the wiper arms to the sealing lip of the cowl panel.

A = 45 mm.

B = 25 mm.

Fig 3: Adjusting Dimensions Of Wiper Arms

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