Check wiper arms - AR82.30-P-6000-01CW

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MODEL 190, 197, 204, 207, 212, 218

Fig 1: Identifying Adapter (211 589 05 21 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Tool Set (211 589 02 21 00)

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On wiper arms without Toplock system, use the adapter from the adjustment tool set.

On wiper arms with Toplock system (not on MODEL 190, 197), use the separate adapter.

The following description is shown on wiper arms without Toplock system.

Fig 3: Inserting Adapter Into Guide

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Insert adapter (B) into the guide (arrow) of the angle gauge (A) and fasten with the screw/bolt to angle gauge (A).

Shown on MODEL 204.0, driver-side wiper arm (1) in reverse position

Fig 4: Sliding Adapter With Angle Gauge Onto Wiper Blade Mount - Shown On Model 204.0

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Slide adapter (B) with the angle gauge (A) onto the wiper blade mount of the driver-side wiper arm (1).
Lower driver-side wiper arm (1) until all three jacking points of the angle gauge foot (A) touch the windshield.
Read angle of incidence of driver-side wiper arm (1) on the dial of the angle gauge (A) and record.
Raise driver-side wiper arm (1) and remove adapter (B) with angle gauge (A).
Repeat testing procedure for passenger-side wiper arm.
Raise driver-side wiper arm (1) and passenger-side wiper arm, cover up using suitable aids (scratch protection) and place on windshield.
Set windshield wiper system to parked position and remove aids (scratch protection) from driver-side wiper arm (1) and passenger-side wiper arm.
When changing from reversing position to parked position, make sure that driver-side wiper arm (1) and passenger-side wiper arm do not make direct contact with windshield.

Otherwise, the windshield will be scratched.

Shown on MODEL 204.0, driver-side wiper arm (1) in parked position

Fig 5: Checking Driver-Side Wiper Arm Angle Of Incidence - Shown On Model 204.0

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Slide angle gauge (A) onto the wiper blade mount of the driver-side wiper arm (1).
Lower driver-side wiper arm (1) until all three jacking points of the angle gauge foot (A) touch the windshield.
Read angle of incidence of driver-side wiper arm (1) on the dial of the angle gauge (A) and record.
Remove angle gauge (A) together with adapter (B) from driver-side wiper arm (1).
Repeat testing procedure for passenger-side wiper arm.