61 61 270 Removing and installing complete wiper console

Remove cowl panel cover from windshield. Refer to 51 13115 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING COWL PANEL COVER .

Remove left fresh air duct. Refer to 64 31 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FRESH AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C BASIC) or 64 31 056 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FRESH-AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

Unlock plug (1) and detach.

Fig 1: Removing Wiper Bracket

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Release screws.

Remove wiper bracket (2).

Installation: 

Wiper bracket (1) must rest by its own weight flat on all mounting points (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Wiper Bracket

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Installation: 

Install screws in sequence 1 to 3 and tighten hand-tight.

Fig 3: Installing Screws

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You should be able to install all screws without having to exert effort or twisting the wiper bracket. If the tolerance compensation in the sleeves is insufficient or the wiper bracket does not rest flat by its own weight alone on all the mounting points, the wiper bracket and the body must be immediately aligned (refer to next work step).

Tighten down screws in sequence 1 to 3.

Tightening torque, 61 61 6AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Aligning Of Wiper Bracket/Body

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Alignment of wiper bracket/body: