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61 61 010 Checking/Adjusting Contact Angle Of Windscreen Wiper Arms On Windscreen
Special tools required:
- 00 9 220
- 61 6 100
Adjusting dimensions of wiper arms. See WINDSCREEN WIPER ADJUSTING VALUE :
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.
Remove wiper blade (1) from wiper arm (2).
Pin (3) is locator for special tool 61 6 100.
Slide special tool 61 6 100 onto pin (1).
Place special tool 61 6 100 on windscreen (2) and read off value in degrees on scale.
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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.