Wiper Arm, Adjusting

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Procedure

-- Remove the wiper arm. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm run to end position.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Position the wiper arm with the wiper blade mounted on the windshield wiper axle and align the wiper blade to the rear window as follows:

Dimension -a- = 19 + 5 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Arm, Adjusting
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TIP:

The dimension is the distance between the wiper blade tip and the lower edge of the window.

-- Tighten the wiper arm nut.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm run to end position.

-- Check the wiper arm adjustment again and correct if necessary.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM