Adjusting left wiper arm:

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Adjustment is carried out with a second person assisting.

Remove cover cap (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Cap

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Installation:

Make sure locks (1) are correctly engaged.

Fig 2: Engaging Locks

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Slacken nut (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Marking On Windshield

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Wiper blade must rest above marking (2) on windshield.

Place special tool 00 9 331 at height of pivot point of wiper blade on windshield.

Turn wiper arm until no gap can be seen between special tool 00 9 331 and wiper blade.

Hold wiper arm in this position and tighten down nut (1).

Tightening torque, 61 61 8AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Perform one-touch wiping twice. Check adjustment and repeat if necessary.