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

Special tools required: 

Take off protective cap.

Fig 1: Removing Windscreen Wiper Arm Protective Cap
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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Windscreen Wiper Arm Nut
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IMPORTANT: Do not bend windscreen wiper arm during removal (risk of breakage).

Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060 .

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

Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and upper edge of cowl panel cover).

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

  1. 47±3 mm
  2. 54±3 mm

Tighten nut of wiper arm with specified torque.

Fig 4: Checking Wiper Arm Position
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Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ .