Removing and Installing/Replacing Right Windshield Wiper Arm (Passenger Side)
61 61 085 - Removing and installing (replacing) right windshield wiper arm (passenger side)
Special tools required:
- 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 caps (1) and (2) 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 (2) in area of distributor with hot air blower.
Turn water jet hose (2) and pull off in direction of arrow.
Unscrew nuts (3).
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 nuts.
Note:
Operation is shown by way of example on the left windshield wiper arm.
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.
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:
Checking seating of mounting element (1) in windshield wiper arm.
A tightly fit mounting element (1) in wiper arm can be reused.
A loose mounting element (1) must be replaced.
Attach windshield wiper arm to shafts of wiper mounting bracket.
Fit mounting disc (1).
Partially screw nuts onto shafts of wiper mounting bracket, but do not screw down fully yet.
Important!
Danger of loosening!
Observe tightening specifications without fail.
Position windshield wiper blade via marking (1) on windshield and hold wiper arm in this position.
Tighten nut (2). Tightening torque 61 61 16AZ 61 61 Windshield Wipers.
Tighten nut (3). Tightening torque 61 61 13AZ 61 61 Windshield Wipers.
Observe settling time (15 minutes).
Rebend nut (3). Tightening torque 61 61 13AZ 61 61 Windshield Wipers.
Version A (water jet hose connected):
Important!
Risk of damage!
At low outside temperatures, carefully heat water jet hose (2) in area of distributor with hot air blower.
Turn water jet hose (2) and attach in direction of arrow.
Close plug connection (1).
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 caps onto nuts (2) and (3).
Make sure cover caps are correctly engaged.
Perform one-touch wiping twice.
Check adjustment dimension Adjusting Left or Right Windshield Wiper between windshield wiper blade (1) 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.