61 61 270 Removing and installing complete mounting bracket for windshield wiper system (with motor)

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Remove sound insulation from firewall (top). Refer to 51 13 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SOUNDPROOFING IN FIREWALL (TOP) .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unscrew bolt (2).

Fold bar (3) forwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Folding Bar

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Release screws (1) and nuts (2).

Fig 2: Releasing & Tightening Screws And Nuts

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damping rings.

Insert screws (1) and nuts (2) from left to right until hand-tight.

Tighten down screws (1) and nuts (2) in sequence (A1-A7) to specified tightening torque, 61 61 6AZ. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove mounting bracket for windshield wiper system (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Mounting Bracket For Windshield Wiper System

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Installation:

Before installing wiper arms, allow wiper motor to return to its rest position.

To ensure the wiper system works properly, check and correct the contact angle of the wiper arms. Refer to 61 61 010 Checking/adjusting approach angle of windshield wiper arms on front windscreen .