Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Windshield Wiper Arm (Drivers Side)
61 61 082 - Removing and installing (replacing) left windshield wiper arm (driver's side)
Special tools required:
- 00 9 331 00 9 330 Windshield Wiper Setting Tool
- 61 6 060 61 6 060 Universal Wiper Arm Puller
Important!
Risk of damage!
Both windshield wiper arms are secured with significantly different torques.
Move windshield wipers into rest position ("installation position").
Removal:
Note:
Engine hood/bonnet shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Unclip cover cap (1) in direction of arrow and remove.
Version A (water jet hose connected):
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Important!
Risk of damage!
At low outside temperatures, carefully heat water jet hose (3) in area of distributor (2) with hot air blower.
Turn water jet hose (3) and pull off in direction of arrow.
Slacken nut (4).
Version B (quick-release coupling):
Note:
Windshield wiper arm shown removed for purposes of clarity.
For releasing, push slide (2) of quick-release in direction of arrow until it snaps audibly into place.
Pull off hose (1).
Disconnect associated plug connection and release nut.
Important!
Risk of breakage!
Do not bend windshield wiper arm when removing.
Detach windshield wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060 61 6 060 Universal Wiper Arm Puller.
Pull off adjusting disc (1) with special tool 61 6 060 61 6 060 Universal Wiper Arm Puller.
Note:
Installation of windshield wiper arm is described separately from removal.
Replacement:
- Convert windshield wiper blade Service and Repair
- Convert cover with hose in windshield wiper arm
Installation:
Replace adjusting disc (4).
Join adjusting disc (4) and wiper arm (3) to each other (fit) and attach together on shaft (5).
Replace adjusting element (2).
Screw adjusting element (2) and nut (1) partially onto shaft (5) but do not screw down fully yet.
Important!
Danger of loosening!
Observe tightening specifications without fail.
Position wiper blade above marking (2) on windshield.
Place special tool 00 9 331 00 9 330 Windshield Wiper Setting Tool at height of pivot point of wiper blade on windshield. Turn wiper arm until no gap can be seen between special tool 00 9 331 00 9 330 Windshield Wiper Setting Tool and wiper blade. Hold wiper arm in this position.
Tighten nut (1). Tightening torque 61 61 12AZ 61 61 Windshield Wipers.
Observe settling time (15 minutes).
Rebend nut (1). Tightening torque 61 61 12AZ 61 61 Windshield Wipers.
Version A (water jet hose connected):
Important!
Risk of damage!
At low outside temperatures, carefully heat water jet hose (1) in area of distributor (2) with hot air blower.
Turn water jet hose (1) and attach in direction of arrow.
To prevent cable (4) from being chafed on water jet hose (1), cable (4) must be below water jet hose (1).
Close plug connection (3).
Version B (quick-release coupling):
Note:
Windshield wiper arm shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Check sealing ring on distributor for damage, replace if necessary.
Coat sealing ring with anti-friction agent.
Push water jet hose (1) in direction of arrow onto distributor.
Make sure water jet hose (1) and slide (2) are correctly seated and engaged on distributor.
Close associated plug connection.
Clip cover cap onto wiper arm.
Make sure locks (1) are correctly engaged.
Perform one-touch wiping twice.
Check adjustment dimension Adjusting Left or Right Windshield Wiper between windshield wiper blade and cowl panel trim and adjust if necessary.
Check contact angle Checking/Adjusting Contact Angle of Windshield Wiper Arms on Windshield of windshield wiper arm to windshield and adjust if necessary.