Remove/Install Wiper Motor

WARNING: Withdraw ignition key! Movements at the wiper arm or wiper linkage may activate the automatic park position control if the ignition key is in position "1". Unintentional operation of the wipers might result in hand injuries.

Shop Made Tool:

Test Gauge
Material: wood or plastic

Removal:

Remove grille from air inlet before starting the following procedure in order to gain access to components that this procedure refers to.









1st version:
1. Open cover plate cover, unscrew hexagon socket screw and remove. Take off wiper arm.





2nd version:
2. Move wiper system to maximum extended stroke.
3. Pull off plastic cover (arrow) downward.
4. Unscrew hexagon socket screw below plastic cover and pull off wiper arm.





Both Versions:
5. Remove hexagon nuts (arrows) and pull off retaining clip (5).





6. Take out wiper system.
7. Pull off plug connection (arrow).





8. Unscrew hexagon nut (arrow) from wiper motor shaft and press off crank arm.





9. Unscrew hexagon bolts (arrows) of wiper motor and take off wiper motor.

Installation:

10. Screw on hexagon bolts of wiper motor and tighten to 5 Nm.
11. Connect wiper motor to wiring harness and run to park position.





12. Fit crank arm onto wiper motor shaft and align.





13. Tighten hexagon nut (arrow) to 19 Nm.





14. Insert wiper system.
15. Screw on hexagon nuts (arrows).
16. Fit on retaining clip (5).





17. Press wiper system up far enough for the test gauge to be inserted (reference size A). If the adjustment facility in the oblong holes is not sufficient, install washers between rubber mounts and wiper system.
18. Install wiper arm.
19. Move wiper arm into center position.

Dimension B:

20. Measure reference size "B" with gauge. If the distance is less than 5 mm, bend wiper arm toward windscreen until gauge can be inserted.