(Removing left and right wiper arm)

2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION (Removing left and right wiper arm)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical

Removing wiper arm 

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Damage to the wiper console 
If the wiper arm is removed without a special tool, the wiper console can break 
  • Only remove the wiper arm with the described special tool
  • Do not  lever off the wiper arm, as otherwise the wiper console can break at the predetermined breaking point for active pedestrian protection
  • Disconnect the washer fluid hose (1) at the separation point and feed out from the windshield panel guide
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  • Remove the protective cap (1)
  • Loosen nut (2)
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  • Detach wiper arm (1) with special tool 0 493 441 (61 6 060) 
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RENDER: 1.0x

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