61 62 030 Replacing (removing and installing) wiper arm for rear wiper

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Special tools required:

61 6 210

Open protective cap (1).

Slacken nut (3) two turns.

Tightening torque 61 62 1AZ .

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

Fig 1: Pressing Off Wiper Arm With Special Tool (61 6 210)

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

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove wiper arm (2).

Installation note:

Rear wiper must be in rest position.

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

(1) 44 mm

Replacement:

Remove and install rear wiper blade.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Wiper Arm And Rear Window Edge

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