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

Special tools required: 

• 616 060

For further information on special tools, refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-Series (M54/E46) .

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Taking Off Cap

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Unfasten nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Nut

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Installation: 

1. Observe tightening torque 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES (E46) .

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm

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Installation: 

Check that sleeve (1) is firmly seated.

Fig 4: Checking Sleeve

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If sleeve (1) is loose, it must be replaced.

A sleeve (1) firmly seated in the windshield wiper arm can be reused.

Windshield wiper arm with firmly seated sleeve (1): 

Return windshield wiper system to rest position. Push wiper arm (2) with firmly seated sleeve (1) onto shaft and tighten down.

Fig 5: Installing Wiper Arm

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Observe tightening torque 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES (E46) .

Check setting of wiper arm (2).

To correct setting, replace sleeve (1).

Windshield wiper arm with new sleeve (2): 

Return windshield wiper system to rest position.

Push wiper arm (1) with sleeve (2) onto shaft and tighten until hand-tight.

Fig 6: Pushing Wiper Arm With Sleeve Onto Shaft

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Set position of relevant wiper arm to rest position and then tighten down wiper arm.

Fig 7: Installing Wiper Arm

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Adjustment dimensions:

Observe tightening torque 61 61 10AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES (E46) .