61 61 270 Removing and installing or replacing console for windscreen washer system complete with motor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

IMPORTANT: Before installing the wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.

IMPORTANT: Emergency operation - danger of injury!
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE

Disconnect both negative battery cables for F03.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COWL PANEL COVER
Remove LEFT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE for F01/F02/F03F12F13

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 61 1AZ .

Remove console for windscreen wiper system (2) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 1: Removing Console For Windscreen Wiper System

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Installation note:

Vacuum line (1) must not be trapped by windscreen washer system (2).

Contact with vacuum line (1) is only permitted at the positions (A/D/C) specifically designed for this purpose.

Fig 2: Identifying Windscreen Washer System And Vacuum Line

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NOTE: As of 09/2009, an additional holder (1) is installed for the vacuum line (2).

Installation note:

Make sure the vacuum line (2) is correctly seated in the holder (1)!

Fig 3: Identifying Vacuum Line And Holder

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IMPORTANT: After installing, check freedom of movement between wiper kinematics and vacuum line!