Remove the wiper arm

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The wiper arm must not touch the windscreen or the rear window without a wiper blade. Otherwise the windscreen or the rear window could be damaged.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary works

Remove the WIPER BLADE .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE, Damage to wiper console. While removing the wiper arms without using special tool, the wiper console can break.

Removing the wiper arms must be carried out only using the prescribed special tool.
Do not lever off the wiper arm because otherwise the wiper console may break at the predetermined breaking point for active pedestrian protection.

Remove the protective cap (1).
Loosen nut (2).

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Pull off the wiper arm (1) using special tool 0493 441 (61 6 060).

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