61 61 082 Removing And Installing Left Windscreen Wiper Arm (Driver's Side)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see Special tools required: and MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Special Tools Required:

00 9 331
61 6 060

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Both windscreen wiper arms are secured with significantly different torques.

Move windscreen wipers into rest position ("installation position").

Removal:

NOTE: Engine hood/bonnet shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Unclip cover cap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Cover Cap And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Make sure locks (1) are correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Wiper Cover Cap Locks

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Version A (water jet hose connected):

Disconnect plug connection (1).

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

At low outside temperatures, carefully heat water jet hose (3) in area of distributor (2) with hot air blower.

Turn water jet hose (3) and pull off in direction of arrow.

Slacken nut (4).

Fig 3: Plug Connection, Water Jet Hose, Distrbutor Area, Nut And Removal Direction

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Version B (quick-release coupling):

NOTE: Windscreen wiper arm shown removed for purposes of clarity.

For releasing, push slide (2) of quick-release in direction of arrow until it snaps audibly into place.

Pull off hose (1).

Disconnect associated plug connection and release nut.

Fig 4: Quick-Release Slide, Hose And Removal Direction

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IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!

Do not bend windscreen wiper arm when removing.

Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 5: Special Tool (61 6 060)

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Pull off adjusting disc (1) with special tool 61 6 060..

Fig 6: Adjusting Disc

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NOTE: Installation of windscreen wiper arm is described separately from removal.

Replacement:

Convert windscreen wiper blade
Convert cover with hose in windscreen wiper arm

Installation:

Replace adjusting disc (4).

Join adjusting disc (4) and wiper arm (3) to each other (fit) and attach together on shaft (5).

Replace adjusting element (2).

Screw adjusting element (2) and nut (1) partially onto shaft (5) but do not screw down fully yet.

Fig 7: Nut, Adjusting Element, Wiper Arm, Adjusting Disc And Shaft

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IMPORTANT: Danger of loosening!

Observe tightening specifications without fail.

Position wiper blade above marking (2) on windscreen.

Place special tool 00 9 331 at height of pivot point of wiper blade on windscreen. Turn wiper arm until no gap can be seen between special tool 00 9 331 and wiper blade. Hold wiper arm in this position.

Tighten nut (1). Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 12AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Observe settling time (15 minutes).

Rebend nut (1). Tighten down nut (1) again to tightening torque, refer to 61 61 12AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 8: Nut, Wiper Blade Marking And Special Tool (00 9 331)

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Version B (quick-release coupling):

NOTE: Windscreen wiper arm shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Check sealing ring on distributor for damage, replace if necessary.

Coat sealing ring with anti-friction agent.

Push water jet hose (1) in direction of arrow onto distributor.

Make sure water jet hose (1) and slide (2) are correctly seated and engaged on distributor.

Close associated plug connection.

Fig 9: Quick-Release Slide, Hose And Removal Direction

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Clip cover cap onto wiper arm.

Make sure locks (1) are correctly engaged.

Perform one-touch wiping twice.

Check adjustment dimension between windscreen wiper blade and cowl panel trim and adjust if necessary.

Check contact angle of windscreen wiper arm to windscreen and adjust if necessary.