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

Special tools required: 

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Removing Windscreen Wiper Arms Cap
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Unfasten nut. Tightening torque 61 61 11AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Windscreen Wiper Arms Nut
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IMPORTANT: Do not bend windscreen wiper arm during removal (risk of breakage).

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060 .

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm With Special Tool (61 6 060)
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Installation: 

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.

  1. 47 ± 3 mm
  2. 54 ± 3 mm
    Fig 4: Identifying Wiper Arm Adjustment Position
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