Wiper Blade: Testing and Inspection

51 01 99 (392) Windscreen Wipers Making Noises

All models

Complaint:
Windscreen wiper blades scraping.
Wiping area is not properly wiped.

Cause:
- When the windscreen is dirty and greasy, the windscreen wipers increasingly tend to scrape.
- The wiper arm contact angle is not set correctly.
- Wiper blade faulty - worn

Affected vehicles:
All models

Remedy:
Check for all of the causes listed above.

Procedure:
- Clean the windscreen and wiper blades with BMW silicone remover.
- Check and if necessary adjust the contact angle of the wiper blades to the windscreen using the special tool.
See Repair Instructions 61 61 010.

- Check the wiper blades for damage. Replace them if necessary.

Important notes:
- Only disassemble the wiper arms using the appropriate special puller.
See Repair Instructions 61 61 100.

- Broken wiper arms are not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Important note for the German market:
- Wiper blades must be cleaned and sent in in the original packaging, otherwise they cannot be replaced under warranty.

Parts:
Order number for special tools