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

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Special tools required:

61 6 060

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Windscreen Wiper Arm Cover

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Release nut (1), tightening torque 61 61 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Wiper Arm Nut

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend wiper arm (1) when removing it (risk of breakage).

Detach wiper arm (1) with special tool 61 6 060 .

Fig 3: Removing Wiper Arm Using Special Tool (61 6 060)

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If necessary, fit wiper blades on new wiper arms.

Always fit wiper blade with spoiler on left.

NOTE: The driver's side wiper arm is shown.

Installation:

Adjust position of relevant wiper arm in rest position.

The gap between wiper lip (1) and the top edge of cowl panel cover (3) at the attachment point (2) of the wiper blade is measured.

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

Fig 4: Checking Wiper Lip And Cowl Panel Cover Top Edge Gap

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Adjustment dimensions:

Driver's side: 52±2 mm
Passenger side: 57±2 mm