Wiper Arm: Testing and Inspection

61 61 010 - Checking/adjusting approach angle of windscreen wiper arms on front windscreen





Special tools required:
- 00 9 220
- 00 9 331
- 61 6 100





Note:
Wipe quality is improved by precise adjustment of contact/approach angle Adjustments of wiper arms.

Adjustment angle can be checked with special tool 00 9 331 or 61 6 100.





Checking with setting gauge:

Before checking approach angle, briefly lift windscreen wiper arms off windscreen.

Place special tool 00 9 331 next to pivot point of wiper blade on windscreen.

Check light gap, adjust wiper arm if necessary.





Note:
Tape off wiper arm with fabric adhesive tape to avoid damage.

Press special tools 00 9 220 in appropriate direction until correct contact/approach angle is obtained.





Checking with angulometer:

Remove wiper blades.

Insert windscreen wiper arm (1) in angle meter 61 6 100.

Using screw (2) and pressure plate (3), locate windscreen wiper arm (1) and position on windscreen.

Read off value in degrees, adjust wiper arm if necessary.

Note:
Windscreen wiper arm (1) must rest correctly on lower and side contact surfaces (4) of angle meter 61 6 100.

On right-hand-drive cars, screw (2) must be located on left side of special tool 61 6 100.





Press special tools 00 9 220 in appropriate direction until correct contact/approach angle is obtained.