Removing wiper arm
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Technical information
The wiper arm must not tap the windshield or the rear window without a wiper blade. otherwise the windshield or the rear window could be damaged.
The wiper arm must not tap the windshield or the rear window without a wiper blade. otherwise the windshield or the rear window could be damaged.
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Description is for left component only. procedure on the right side is identical.
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Risk of damage
Damage to the wiper console.
If the wiper arm is removed without a special tool, the wiper console can break.
Damage to the wiper console.
If the wiper arm is removed without a special tool, the wiper console can break.
- Only remove the wiper arm with the described special tool.
- Do Not lever off the wiper arm, as otherwise the wiper console can break at the predetermined breaking point for active pedestrian protection.
- Disconnect the washer fluid hose (1) at the separation point and feed out from the windshield panel guide.
- Remove the protective cap (1).
- Loosen nut (2).
- Detach wiper arm (1) with special tool 0 493 441 (61 6 060).