Removing Wiper Arm For Rear Window Wiper System

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Switch on ignition, turn on wiper for rear window wiper system and as soon as the wiper is positioned vertically, switch off ignition. The wiper must remain in a vertical position.

Fig 1: Positioning Rear Window Wiper For Removal
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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.
Unclip cover cap -1- at side and remove it.

Fig 2: Screwing Off Fastening Nut For Rear Window Wiper
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Loosen fastening nut -2- .
Use the pole terminal puller 60 x 40 Nr.99 to pull the wiper arm off the wiper linkage and remove the wiper arm.

Fig 3: Pulling Off Wiper Arms
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