Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting

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

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 wiper blade tip to the plenum chamber cover on the lower edge of the windshield must be 12 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