61 61 041 Replacing both windscreen wiper blades

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IMPORTANT: Make sure the wiper arm does not contact the windscreen without its wiper blade.

Fold wiper arm (3) away from windscreen.

Press lock (1) and remove cover cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure cover cap (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Cap

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Turn windscreen wiper blade (1) at an angle of 90° and remove from windscreen wiper arm (2).

Fig 2: Turning Windscreen Wiper Blade

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guide (2) of window cavity cover cap (6) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches, Guide And Window Cavity Cover Cap

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