Special tools required:

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00 9 230
616 060

NOTE: Removal of the windshield wiper arms is described separately for the driver's and passenger sides.

Driver's side:

Remove cover.

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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CAUTION: Do not bend windshield wiper arm when removing it (risk of breakage!).

Release nut and remove windshield wiper arm.

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Fig 2: Remove Windshield Wiper Arm Nut

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If necessary, detach adjusting disk (1) with special tool 61 6 060.

Installation:

Screw adjusting disk (1) together with wiper arm onto shaft.

Check contact angle to windshield with special tool 00 9 230.

If necessary, correct contact angle through displacement of wiper arm on adjusting disk.

Fig 3: Detaching Adjusting Disk With Special Tool 61 6 060

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Passenger side:

Remove caps.

Fig 4: Removing Caps

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Unscrew nuts.

Installation:

Tightening torque. Refer to GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE .

Fig 5: Unscrewing Nuts

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CAUTION: Do not bend windshield wiper arms when removing them (risk of breakage!).

Detach both wiper arms with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig 6: Detaching Both Wiper Arms With Special Tool 61 6 060

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