61 61 100 Removing and installing/replacing both windscreen wiper arms

Special tools required: 

• 61 6 060

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Taking Off Cap

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Unfasten nut.

Installation: 

Observe tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Unfastening Nut

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Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Detaching Windscreen Wiper Arm

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Installation: 

Check that sleeve (1) is firmly seated.

Fig 4: Checking Sleeve

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If sleeve (1) is loose, it must be replaced.

A sleeve (1) firmly seated in the windscreen wiper arm can be reused.

Windscreen wiper arm with firmly seated sleeve (1): 

Return wiper system to rest position. Push wiper arm (2) with firmly seated sleeve (1) onto shaft and tighten down.

Observe tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Check setting of wiper arm (2).

To correct setting, replace sleeve (1).

Fig 5: Installing Wiper Arm

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Windscreen wiper arm with new sleeve (2): 

Return wiper system to rest position.

Push wiper arm (1) with sleeve (2) onto shaft and tighten until hand-tight.

Fig 6: Installing Wiper Arm

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Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and top edge of cowl panel cover).

Then tighten down wiper arm and check position of relevant wiper arm again.

Fig 7: Identifying Position Of Wiper Arm

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1. 66 +/- 1.5 mm
2. 61 +/- 1.5 mm

Observe tightening torque, 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .