61 61 085 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Windscreen Wiper Arm (Passenger Side)

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NOTE:

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

Special Tools Required:

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 caps (1) and (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Protective Caps

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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 (2) in area of distributor with hot air blower.

Turn water jet hose (2) and pull off in direction of arrow.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Water Jet Hose, Nuts 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 coupling forwards until it snaps audibly into place.

Pull off hose (1).

Disconnect associated plug connection and release nuts.

Fig 3: Water Jet Hose, Slide And Removal Direction

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NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the left windscreen wiper arm.

Installation:

IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!

Do not bend wiper arm when removing it (risk of breakage).

Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 4: Special Tool (61 6 060)

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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:

Checking seating of mounting element (1) in windscreen wiper arm.

A tightly fit mounting element (1) in wiper arm can be reused.

A loose mounting element (1) must be replaced.

Fig 5: Mounting Element, Wiper Arm And Installation Directions

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Attach windscreen wiper arm to shafts of wiper mounting bracket.

Fit mounting disk (1).

Partially screw nuts onto shafts of wiper mounting bracket, but do not screw down fully yet.

Fig 6: Windscreen Wiper Mounting Disk

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IMPORTANT: Danger of loosening!

Observe tightening specifications without fail.

Position windscreen wiper blade via marking (1) on windscreen and hold wiper arm in this position.

Tighten nut (2), refer to 61 61 16AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Tighten nut (3), refer to 61 61 13AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Observe settling time (15 minutes).

Rebend nut (3), refer to 61 61 13AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 7: Windscreen Wiper Blade Position Mark And Mounting Nuts

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Version A (water jet hose connected):

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

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

Turn water jet hose (2) and attach in direction of arrow.

Close plug connection (1).

Fig 8: Water Jet Hose, Plug Connection And Installation Direction

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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: Water Jet Hose, Slide, Nuts And Installation Direction

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Clip cover caps onto nuts (2) and (3).

Make sure cover caps are correctly engaged.

Perform one-touch wiping twice.

Check adjustment dimension between windscreen wiper blade (1) and cowl panel trim and adjust if necessary.

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

Fig 10: Wiper Blade And Nuts

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