61 61 270 Removing and installing complete wiper console

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Remove both wiper arms, refer to 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS

Remove windshield cowl cover.

Remove sealing frame from engine hood.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Frame From Engine Hood

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Unfasten clip from right and left air ducts, twist air duct and lift out.

Fig 2: Unfastening Clip From Right & Left Air Ducts, Twist Air Duct

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Installation instructions:

Fit air duct to end wall. Twist, then insert in underside of microfilter.

Fig 3: Fitting Air Duct To End Wall

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Remove left and right microfilter, refer to 64 31 010 REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION .

Unfasten clip and lift out right and left microfilter housings.

Fig 4: Removing Left & Right Microfilter

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Release all split rivets and remove cowl screen.

Fig 5: Releasing All Split Rivets

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Unfasten screw and remove cover.

Fig 6: Unfastening Screw Of Cover

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Twist all levers through approx. 90° and remove cable cover.

Fig 7: Twisting All Levers Through Approx. 90°

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Remove connector, unfasten screws and lift out complete wiper console.

Installation:

Insert wiper unit in body and tighten down by hand without torsional stress. Tighten down screws in illustrated sequence.

Comply with Tightening Torque. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Fig 8: Lifting Out Complete Wiper Console

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