61 61 010 Checking/adjusting angle of attack of windshield wiper arms on windshield

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Special tools required:

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

Preliminary work needed:

Remove WIPER BLADE

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

Secure the wiper arm (1) with screw (2) and pressure plate (3) and place onto the window glass.

Read the number of degrees and adjust the wiper arm, if necessary.

Fig 1: Securing Wiper Arm With Screw

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NOTE: The wiper arm (1) must be placed correctly along the lower and side contact surface (4) of special tool 61 6 100 .
For right hand drive vehicles, the screw (2) must be located on the left side of special tool 61 6 100 .

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

Fig 2: Placing Wiper Arm

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