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

Special tools required:

61 6 210

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Removing Windscreen Wiper Cap

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Unfasten nut. Tightening torque 61 61 11AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Wiper Cap Nut

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IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage!
Do not bend windscreen wiper arm when removing.

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 210 .

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm Using Special Tool 61 6 210

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Installation:

Windscreen wiper motor must be in its rest position.

Observe ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS .

Adjust position of relevant windscreen wiper arm (measured between windscreen wiper blade and trim panel on cowl panel at height of windscreen wiper arm locator).

Tighten down windscreen wiper arm and check ADJUSTMENT DIMENSIONS of respective windscreen wiper arm again.

Check and if necessary adjust CONTACT ANGLE .