Wiper Arm: Adjustments

Wiper arm, adjusting

Special tools:
951 2931 Protractor 951 2931 Protractor

Preparatory work

Preparatory work




Check that the wipers are in the parked position. Switch the wipers on and off again with the ignition switched on.
Fold out the wiper arm.
Remove the wiper blade.
Install the tool (A): 951 2931 Protractor 951 2931 Protractor on the wiper arm (B), as illustrated.
Tighten the tool (A) to the wiper arm (B) using screw (C).
Fold the wiper arm and tool towards the windscreen.

Adjusting the wiper arm




Read the angle of the wiper arm to the windscreen from the scale of the tool.
Correct angle:
LHD -4°
RHD + 4°.

Caution! Do not damage the wiper arm surface. Use tape to protect the wiper arm.

Adjust the angle of the wiper arm as necessary. Turn the wiper arm using two wrenches as illustrated.
Fold the wiper arm out and remove the tool.
Install the wiper blade and fold the wiper arm down.
Test the function.