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

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Special tools required:

61 6 060

Take off protective cap.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ .

Fig 2: Locating 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: Identifying 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.

47±3 mm
54±3 mm

Fig 4: Identifying Adjust Dimension Position Of Wiper Arm
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Tighten nut of wiper arm with specified torque.

Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ .