Windshield Wiper Arm, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate the "rear wiping" and let the windshield wiper motor shaft move into its end position.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move the ignition key outside of the vehicle to prevent switching on the ignition unintentionally.

-- Push the rear window wiper cap -1- together in the direction of the -arrow A-.

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-- Fold up the cap in the direction of the -arrow B-.

-- Loosen the nut -3- several turns.

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-- Install the Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - Puller 5:T10369/5 on the windshield wiper arm -2-.

-- Position the thrust piece -4- on the windshield wiper motor shaft.

-- Rotate the spindle -1- clockwise until the wiper arm is removed from the windshield wiper motor shaft.

-- Remove the nut -3-.

-- Remove the windshield wiper arm -2-.