Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Wiper Arm, Adjusting: Procedure
-- Remove the wiper arm. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm run to end position.
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Position the wiper arm with the wiper blade mounted on the windshield wiper axle and align the wiper blade to the rear window as follows:
- Dimension -a- = 19 + 5 mm.
TIP:
The dimension is the distance between the wiper blade tip and the lower edge of the window.
-- Tighten the wiper arm nut.
-- Switch the ignition on.
-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm run to end position.
-- Check the wiper arm adjustment again and correct if necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.