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.
61 61 081 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Windscreen Wiper Arm
Special tools required:
- 61 6 060
Remove wiper arm cover caps (1) towards top.
Release nut underneath.
Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Detach wiper arm (1) with special tool 61 6 060.
Installation:
Adjust position of wiper arm in question in rest position (measured between wiper lip and top edge of cowl panel cover).
Then tighten down wiper arm and check adjustment dimensions of relevant wiper arm again.
Reference points (A, B) are the mountings of the wiper blades on the wiper arms to the sealing lip (1) of the cowl panel.
Contact angle (C) is the angle between wiper blade center plane (2) and windscreen.
Tightening torque. See GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
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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.