Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR WINDOW WIPER ARM
Remove TRIM ON SHAFT BEARING

Secure rear window button (2) against falling down.

Unscrew nut (1).

Tightening torque 61 62 7AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Button And Nut

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Disconnect plug for rear window button.

Release nut (1) and withdraw shaft bearing (2).

Tightening torque 61 62 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Withdraw Shaft Bearing And Nut

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