Removing Wiper Arms

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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.

Information

When the bonnet is open the wiper system is deactivated; only after closing the bonnet and switching the wiper system off and on again are the wipers reactivated.

Switch ignition off and remove ignition key
Open the bonnet and remove the cap -1- .

Fig 1: Removing Fastening Parts For Wiper Arms
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unscrew fastening nuts -2- and -3- and remove washer -2A - and O-ring -2B -.
Get another person to lift the bonnet, disengage the bonnet shock absorber and open the bonnet.
Disengage the bonnet shock absorber and open the bonnet.
Use the pole terminal puller 60 x 40 Nr.99 or puller 9736 to pull the wiper arms off the wiper linkage and remove the wiper arms.

Fig 2: Removing Wiper Arms
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Re-engage the bonnet shock absorber and fix in place.