Removing Microswitch For Rear Window Release

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Microswitch

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CAUTION: Danger of injury!

Before removing wiper arm, remove ignition key and switch off steering column switch.

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Unclip cover cap -1- at side and remove it.

Fig 2: Removing Wiper Arm, Ignition Key And Steering Column Switch
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Unscrew fastening nut -2- .
Pivot wiper arm -3- up and down a little and remove.
Unscrew fastening nut -4- .
-A- Using a plastic wedge, carefully unclip and remove the cover.

Fig 3: Removing Cover
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-B- Unscrew the two fastening nuts -5- for the wiper shaft. Hold the rear window release and pull out the wiper shaft.
Remove washers -6- .
Unlock electrical plug connection and pull the plug off.

Fig 4: Unlocking Electrical Plug Connection
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Push the electric cable with the plug through the opening of the rear window and remove the rear window release.