Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting

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NOTE:

Described is the wiper arm adjustment for the LHD. The wiper arm adjustment for the RHD is done identically.

Procedure

-- Deactivate the APP function. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, DEACTIVATING ALTERNATING PARK POSITION FUNCTION .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "one-touch wiping" and let the windshield wiper motor run into its end position.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Loosen the wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Perform the wiper arm adjustment.

Driver Side

Fig 1: Checking Windshield Wiper Arms Adjustment

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The distance -a- of the top of the wiper blade to the plenum chamber cover at the lower edge of the windshield must be 10 mm +10 mm.

-- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the windshield wiper arm.

Front Passenger Side

The distance -b- of the top of the wiper blade to the plenum chamber cover at the lower edge of the windshield must be 10 mm +10 mm.

-- Tighten the nuts -2- for the windshield wiper arms -1-.

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-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "one-touch wiping" and let the windshield wiper arms run into their end position.

-- Switch off the ignition.

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

-- Press the caps -3- on the wiper arms -1-.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM