Removal and Replacement

Windshield Wiper Arms

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Windshield Wiper Arm Tool Set (T10369)

Observe notes on contact corrosion => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

Removal

Danger of causing damage to the windshield wiper axle.

• The windshield wiper axles can get damaged when removing the windshield wiper arms without using the Puller (T10369/1).

• If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply of the wiper motor will be interrupted.

- Windshield Wipers, Bringing into Service Position, refer to => [ Windshield Wipers, Bringing Into Service Position ] Procedures.

- Pry the caps - arrows - off the windshield wiper arms - 1 - with a screwdriver.






- Loosen the nuts - 2 - a few turns.

- Position the Puller (T10369/1) on the wiper arm - 1 - as illustrated.






- Position the thrust piece - 2 - on the wiper axle.

- Rotate the bolt - 3 - clockwise until the wiper arm is removed from the axle.

- Remove the nuts and remove the wiper arm.

Installation

There is a risk of damaging the body.

• The driver and passenger side wiper arms are different lengths.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Adjust the windshield wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting ] Adjustments.