61 61 270 Removing and installing/replacing bracket for windscreen wiper system complete with motor

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BOTH WIPER ARMS
Remove lower section of microfilter housing.
Remove COWL PANEL COVER
Remove both tension struts from spring strut dome

Release screws (2) from left heater bulkhead (3).

Remove left heater bulkhead (3) towards top.

Unclip cable (1) for wiper motor from holder.

Release screws (5) for wiper bracket (4).

Tightening torque, 61 61 6AZ .

Remove wiper bracket (4) upwards.

Disconnect plug for wiper motor.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Left Heater Bulkhead

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Installation:

Rubber mount (1) and rubber guide (3) must not be missing.

Rubber guide (3) must be correctly seated in guide (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount And Rubber Guide

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Installation:

Before fitting the wiper arms, allow the windscreen wiper motor to run into the rest position.

To ensure that the windscreen wiper system functions properly, CHECK/ADJUST the contact angle of the wiper arms to the windscreen.