61 61... Adjusting left or right windshield wiper
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Special tools required:
A correctly adjusted angle of attack of the wiper arms to the windshield increases the wiping quality. Consult the vehicle specific repair instructions for adjustments.
A/B = Distance between the wiper blade (2) and trim panel on the cowl panel (1)
NOTE:
Measurement is taken at the height of the mounting (3) for the windshield wiper arms
C= Angle of attack between wiper blade center plane and windshield
When adjusting with special tool 61 6 100 , set the scale value in accordance with the following table.
For RHD vehicles, change the preceding sign of the scale values.
- LHD cars, scale range 0 to -10
- RHD cars, scale range 0 to +10
| Model | Angle of attack (C) on windshield wiper arm | Scale value (LHD) on special tool | Setting dimension (A, B) on wiper arm | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger's side | Driver's side | Passenger's side | Driver's side | Passenger's side | Driver's side | Rear end | |
| F54/F55/F56/F60 ECE | 82.5° ± 2° | 84° ± 2° | -3 | -3 | 72.6 ± 3 mm | 60.1 ± 3 mm | 10 ± 3 mm |
| F54/F55/F56/F60 US | 82.5° ± 2° | 84° 2° | -3 | -3 | 72.6 ± 3 mm | 73.9 ± 3 mm | 10 ± 3 mm |