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

Special Tools Required: 

• 61 6 060

Take off cap.

Fig 1: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Cap

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Unfasten nut.

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Wiper Arm Nut

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Installation: 

1. Observe tightening torque; 30 N.m.

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm With Special Tool (61 6 060)

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Installation: 

Check that sleeve (1) is firmly seated.

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

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

Fig 4: Seating Sleeve In Windshield Wiper Arm

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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.

Observe tightening torque; 30 N.m.

Check setting of wiper arm (2).

To correct setting, replace sleeve (1).

Fig 5: Checking Setting Of Wiper Arm

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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: Installing 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.

Adjustment Dimensions: 

Observe tightening torque; 30 N.m.

Fig 7: Setting Position Of Relevant Wiper Arm To Rest Position

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