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Install left and right wiper arm
2023 BMW 230iSECTION Install left and right wiper arm
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Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Installing left and right wiper arm
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The window wiper system must be in the zero position.
After installing the cowl cover and before installing the wiper arms:
Operate the window wiper system one time, to ensure the window wiper system has the correct installation position.
The window wiper system must be in the zero position.
After installing the cowl cover and before installing the wiper arms:
Operate the window wiper system one time, to ensure the window wiper system has the correct installation position.
- Connect the wiper arm (3) .
- Correctly position the wiper arm (2)
in relation to the window edge (1)
.TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION
Distance from window pane edge to wiper blade Wiper arm right (A) 57.5 ± 5 mm Wiper arm left (B) 63.3 ± 4 mm - Tighten nut (2)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Windshield wiper arm Combination hexagon nut tightening torque 35 Nm - Connect the protective cap (1) .
- Feed the washer fluid hose (1)
into the guide of the windshield panel and connection at the separation point.
RENDER: 1.0x
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