Wiper Arm, Adjusting

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Procedure

-- Switch the ignition on.

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

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

The distance -a- from the end of the wiper blade to the lower edge of the rear window must be 34 +/-5 mm.

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-- Adjust the end position of the wiper blade if necessary by repositioning the wiper arms -1-.

-- Tighten the wiper arm nut -1-.

-- 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