61 61 270 Removing and installing complete wiper console: Notes

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Remove both wiper arms, refer to 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS

Remove windshield cowl cover.

Remove sealing frame from engine hood.

Fig 1: Removing Sealing Frame From Engine Hood

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Unfasten clip from right and left air ducts, twist air duct and lift out.

Fig 2: Unfastening Clip From Right And Left Air Ducts, Twisting Air Duct And Lifting Out

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Installation instructions:

Fit air duct to end wall. Twist, then insert in underside of microfilter.

Fig 3: Fitting Air Duct To End Wall

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Remove left and right microfilter, refer to

Unfasten clip and lift out right and left microfilter housings.

Fig 4: Removing Left And Right Microfilter

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Release all split rivets and remove cowl screen.

Fig 5: Removing Cowl Screen

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Unfasten screw and remove cover.

Fig 6: Removing Cover

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NOTE: The operation "Removing windshield cowl cover" ends here.

Twist all levers through approx. 90° and remove cable cover.

Fig 7: Removing Cable Cover

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Remove connector, unfasten screws and lift out complete wiper console.