Installing Wiper Linkage

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WARNING: Electrically moved components

Danger of limbs being trapped or severed

→ Switch off electric power to drive motor.

→ Make sure it does not switch on again.

→ Check that there is no electric charge.

Screw on wiper motor. → 921519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WIPER MOTOR → Tightening torque: 12.5 Nm (9 ftlb.)
Insert wiper linkage with wiper motor installed -B- .

Fig 1: Fitting Linkage
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Move the wiper linkage so that the fastening clip on the body side is flush with the fastening bushing -C- .
Plug in electric plug connection -1- . Check that it is seated securely.

Fig 2: Connecting Electric Plug Connection
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Tighten fastening nut -2- . →→ Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Tighten fastening screws -1- . → Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
1. 6.1. Tighten the fastening screws from the outside in.
Fig 3: Tightening Fastening Screws
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Actuate the wiper motor before installing the wiper arms in order to set the wiper linkage to the correct position.