61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor

2009 BMW 528i StandardSECTION 61 61 270 Removing and installing console for windshield wiper system completely with motor

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

IMPORTANT: Before fitting windshield wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.

Release screws (1).

Installation:Β 

Tightening torque 61 61 15AZ .

Remove cross-strut bearing block (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cross-Strut Bearing Block
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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (A5...A1).

Installation:Β 

Insert screws (A1...A5) in specified sequence until hand-tight.

To tighten down screw (A2), if necessary move complete wiper console linkage (2) into reversal position.

Tighten down screws (A1...A5) in specified sequence to tightening torque 61 61 6AZ .

Lever out complete wiper console (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Wiper Console Screws Tightening/Loosening Sequence
G04761701Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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