61 62 060 Removing and installing / replacing rear window wiper motor

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Remove panel for rear lid upper section at bottom. Refer to 51 49 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOWER TRIM FOR REAR LID UPPER SECTION .

Remove wiper arm for rear wiper. Refer to 61 62 030 REPLACING WIPER ARM FOR REAR WINDOW WIPER .

NOTE: Secure rear window wiper motor against falling out.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and release screws (2).

Remove rear window wiper motor (3).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Window Wiper Motor

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Installation:

Insert screws (2) and tighten until hand-tight.

Center rear window wiper motor (3) and tighten down screws (2).

Observe tightening torque, (10 N.m).

Installation:

Replace rubber grommet (1).

Note installation position of rubber grommet (1) (marking must be in horizontal position).

Fig 2: Replacing Rubber Grommet

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