61 61 100 Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Windshield Wiper Arms

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Special tools required:

61 6 060

Remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Unscrew nut (1).

Fig 2: Unscrewing Nut

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Installation:

Tighten nut to appropriate torque, 61 61 8AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

After waiting 15 minutes, retighten nut to appropriate torque, 61 61 8AZ.

CAUTION: Do not bend wiper arm during removal (risk of breakage).

Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 3: Detaching Windshield Wiper Arm

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Replacement:

Remove wiper blade.

Installation:

Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and top edge of cowl panel cover).

Fig 4: Adjusting Position Of Wiper Arm

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Then tighten down wiper arm and check position of relevant wiper arm again.

54+/-3 mm
55+/-3 mm