61 61 131 Replacing both wiper blades (Bosch AeroTwin)

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the wiper arm does not touch the windscreen without its wiper blade.

Necessary preliminary work:

Removal:

Pull off both sealing caps (1) using a suitable tool (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Off Sealing Caps

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IMPORTANT: Do not excessively bend the retaining tab (risk of breakage).

Slightly bend retaining tab (1) upwards using a suitable tool (2) only to the point where the wiper blade is easily accessible.

Fig 2: Bending Retaining Tab Slightly

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Pull out wiper blade (1) in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Wiper Blade

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Installation:

Insert wiper blade (1).

Fig 4: Inserting Wiper Blade

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Installation note:

Retaining tab (2) must not be missing or damaged.

Position wiper blade (1) flush.

Carefully bend retaining tab (2) in the direction of the arrow using a suitable tool until the wiper blade (1) is clamped.

Fig 5: Securing Wiper Blade With Retaining Tab

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Push on sealing caps (1) until they noticeably engage.

Fig 6: Installing Sealing Caps

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Required follow-up work: