61 61 250 Replacing windshield wiper motor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 ... Instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery .
Remove complete mounting bracket for windshield wiper system (with motor). Refer to 61 61 270 Removing and installing complete mounting bracket for windshield wiper system (with motor) .

CAUTION: Connect vehicle wiring harness after mounting new windshield wiper motor to mounting bracket for windshield wiper system.

Then run windshield wiper motor into rest position.

Secure motor crank (1) against rotating and release nut (2).

Fig 1: Levering Off Motor Crank

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Tightening torque, 61 61 4AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Lever off motor crank (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Position motor crank (1) on shaft in such a way that it forms a line with drive rod (2) on passenger side.

Fig 2: Positioning Motor Crank On Shaft

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Turn plug connection (1) and unclip.

Loosen screws (2).

Tightening torque, 61 61 1AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove windshield wiper motor (3) from mounting bracket for windshield wiper system.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor

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