Wiper and Washer Systems: Adjustments

AR82.30-P-6400-01RT Adjusting Wiper System

Modification Notes:

Wiper Arm Test And Adjustment Values:

Special Tools:

Component Identification:

1 If the wiper arms are not in parked position: Switch on ignition, set wiper switch to position "0". When the wiper arms are in the parked position, switch off ignition again, remove ignition key from EIS [EZS] control unit.

On vehicles with Keyless Go, code 889: Press Keyless Go start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off. Remove transmitter key from vehicle and store it in a location beyond its transmission range (at least 2 m).

2 Insert adapter "E" into the guide of the angle gauge (5) and fasten with knurled bolt (6a) to angle gauge (5).
3 Fold up driver-side wiper arm (1), remove driver-side wiper blade (3)
4 Slide adapter "E" together with the angle gauge (5) onto the wiper blade mount of the driver-side wiper arm (1) and clamp tight with the knurled bolt (6b).
5 Carefully lower driver-side wiper arm (1) onto windshield. All three contact points at the foot of angle gauge (5) must touch the windshield.
6 Open engine hood, loosen bolt (8), increase angle of incidence of driver side wiper arm (1) by lifting (arrow G) wiper system (9) and decrease by lowering (arrow H) wiper system (9). Tighten bolt (8), when the correct angle is adjusted.
7 Close engine hood, lift driver-side wiper arm (1), loosen knurled bolt (6b), remove adapter "E" together with angle gauge (5) from driver-side wiper arm (1).
8 Attach driver-side wiper blade (3), carefully fold driver-side wiper arm (1) onto windshield.