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

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Detach caps.

Unscrew left and right nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Nut Of Windshield Wiper Arms

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Installation:

Tightening torque, 25 Nm.

Fold up wiper arms up to end position and detach from drive shaft.

Fig 2: Removing Wiper Arms

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Adjusting dimensions of wiper arms:

Reference points are the mountings of the wiper blades on the wiper arms to the sealing lip of the cowl panel.

A = 45 mm

B = 25 mm

Fig 3: Adjusting Wiper Arms

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