61 61 010 Checking/adjusting contact angle of windscreen wiper arms on windscreen

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NOTE: The wipe quality is improved by precise adjustment of the contact/approach angle of the wiper arms.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Insert windscreen wiper arm (1) in special tool 61 6 100.

Using screw (2) and pressure plate (3), locate windscreen wiper arm (1) and position on windscreen.

Read off value in degrees, adjust wiper arm if necessary.

NOTE: The wiper arm (1) must rest correctly on lower and side contact surfaces (4) of special tool 61 6 100.

On right-hand-drive cars, screw (2) must be located on left side of special tool 61 6 100.

Fig 1: Inserting Windscreen Wiper Arm Using Special Tool (61 6 100)

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Press special tools 00 9 220 into the corresponding direction until the correct CONTACT ANGLE is reached.

Fig 2: Pressing Special Tools (00 9 220)

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