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61 61... Adjusting left or right windshield wiper

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Special tools required: 

A correctly adjusted angle of attack of the wiper arms to the windshield increases the wiping quality. Consult the vehicle specific repair instructions for adjustments. 

Fig 1: Adjusting Angle Of Wiper Arms
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A/B = Distance between the wiper blade (2) and trim panel on the cowl panel (1)

NOTE: Measurement is taken at the height of the mounting (3) for the windshield wiper arms

C= Angle of attack between wiper blade center plane and windshield

When adjusting with special tool 61 6 100 , set the scale value in accordance with the following table.

For RHD vehicles, change the preceding sign of the scale values.

Model Angle of attack (C) on windshield wiper arm Scale value (LHD) on special tool Setting dimension (A, B) on wiper arm
Passenger's side Driver's side Passenger's side Driver's side Passenger's side Driver's side Rear end
F54/F55/F56/F60 ECE 82.5° ± 2° 84° ± 2° -3 -3 72.6 ± 3 mm 60.1 ± 3mm 10 ± 3 mm
F54/F55/F56/F60 US 82.5° ± 2° 84° 2° -3 -3 72.6 ± 3 mm 73.9 ± 3 mm 10 ± 3 mm