61 62 030 Replacing (removing and installing) wiper arm for rear window wiper (from 07/2004)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

61 6 210

Open protective cap (1).

Slacken nut (3) two turns.

Tightening torque, refer to 61 62 1AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the spray nozzle, it is necessary in addition to the special tool to use a suitable socket for detaching the rear window wiper from the wiper motor.

Press off wiper arm (2) with special tool 61 6 210 and suitable socket (4).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove wiper arm (2).

Fig 1: Removing Wiper Arm

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Installation:

Rear window wiper must be in rest position.

Adjust distance (1) between wiper arm and rear window edge.

44 mm.

Replacement:

Remove and install rear window wiper blade. Refer to 61 62 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WIPER BLADE .

Fig 2: Removing Rear Window Wiper Blade

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