BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Console For Windscreen Washer System Complete With Motor

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION).

IMPORTANT: Before installing the wiper arms, allow wiper motor to run into rest position.

IMPORTANT: Emergency operation - danger of injury! Disconnect BATTERY CABLE Disconnect both negative battery cables for F03.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove COWL PANEL COVER
• Remove LEFT/REAR SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE for

F01/F02/F03F12F13

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 61 1AZ.

Remove console for windscreen wiper system (2) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig. 338: Removing Console For Windscreen Wiper System

Installation note:

Vacuum line (1) must not be trapped by windscreen washer system (2).

Contact with vacuum line (1) is only permitted at the positions (A/D/C) specifically designed for this purpose.

Fig. 339: Identifying Windscreen Washer System With Vacuum Line

NOTE: As of 09/2009, an additional holder (1) is installed for the vacuum line (2).

Installation note: Make sure the vacuum line (2) is correctly seated in the holder (1)!

Fig. 340: Identifying Windscreen Washer System Vacuum Line With Holder

IMPORTANT: After installing, check freedom of movement between wiper kinematics and vacuum line!

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS

Notes

IMPORTANT: After installation check setting dimension and contact angle of the wiper arm.

Remove caps (1).

Release nuts underneath.

Tightening torque 61 61 2AZ.

Fig. 341: Identifying Cap

IMPORTANT: Risk of breakage! Do not bend wiper arm when removing.

Detach windscreen wiper arm with special tool 61 6 060.

Fig. 342: Detaching Windscreen Wiper Arm Using Special Tool (61 6 060)

IMPORTANT: Danger of loosening! Observe tightening specifications without fail.

REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

Move wipers into fold-out position:

• Switch on terminal "R" and then switch off again immediately
• Press wiper lever upwards and hold for approx. 3 seconds until wiper arms stop in roughly vertical position (fold-out position)

Take infrared remote control (ignition key).

Raise wiper arm (1) and fold back windscreen wiper blade (2).

Remove windscreen wiper blade (2) in direction of arrow from wiper arm (1).

Installation note: Make sure wiper blade (2) is guided.

Fold wiper arms onto windscreen.

Fig. 343: Removing Windscreen Wiper Blade

IMPORTANT: Before switching on terminal "R" or the ignition or starting the engine, you must fold the wiper arms onto the windscreen otherwise damage will be caused.

Move windscreen wipers to rest position with a flick wipe.

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