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

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Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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

Fig 2: Identifying Cover 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: Disconnecting 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.

Adjustment dimensions:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Top Edge Of Cowl Panel Cover At Attachment Point And Wiper Lip

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