Removing wiper arm

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NOTE: 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.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER BLADE .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
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.

Remove the protective cap (1).
Loosen nut (2).

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Detach the wiper arm (1) using special tool 0 493 441 (61 6 060) .

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