Removing left and right wiper arm

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

Removing wiper arm

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.

Disconnect the washer fluid hose (1) at the separation point and feed out from the windshield panel guide.

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

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

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