61 61 081 Removing and installing/replacing windscreen wiper arm

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NOTE:

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

Special Tools Required:

61 2 100

Pull off protective cap.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap

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Retaining lugs (1) and fasteners (2) of protective cap (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs, Fasteners And Protective Cap

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Unscrew and remove nut.

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Locating Nut For Tightening

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend wiper arm when removing (risk of breakage).

Remove wiper arm with special tool 61 2 100.

Fig 4: Removing Wiper Arm With Special Tool

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Set wiper arm to rest position and then tighten down wiper arm nut.

59 mm.
60 mm.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Wiper Arm Position

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