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Removing and installing wiper arms
Removing and installing wiper arms
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Tool kit for wiper arms -T10369-
  Caution
Damage to wiper shaft
t  The wiper shaft can be damaged or the pedestrian protection triggered if the wiper shaft is improperly installed/removed.
t  If the pedestrian protection is triggered, the wiper shaft slides away downwards.
Removing
  Note
If the wiper motor needs to be run during repair work, the bonnet must be closed (voltage supply to wiper motor is cut off when bonnet is open).
–  Move windscreen wipers to service position → Chapter.
  W00-10632
–  Pry cover caps -arrows- off wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver.
–  Slacken nuts -2- a few turns.
  A92-10175
–  Apply puller -T10369/1- at wiper arm -1- as shown in illustration.
–  Apply thrust piece -2- at wiper shaft.
–  Turn bolt -3- clockwise until wiper arm is clear of wiper shaft.
–  Remove nuts and detach wiper arms.
Installing
  Caution
Risk of damage to body.
The wiper arms for driver's and front passenger's side have different lengths.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
–  Adjust wiper arms → Chapter.
  A92-10125

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