BMW X5: Rear Window Wiper

OVERVIEW OF WINDSCREEN WIPER, WINDSCREEN WASHER AND HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEMS

Fig. 273: Overview Of Windscreen Wiper, Windscreen Washer And Headlight Washer Systems

1. Rear window wiper blade
   Wiper arm rear window wiper
2. Rear window wiper motor
3. Spray nozzle for rear window washer system
4. Wiper blades
5. Windscreen wiper arms
6. Mounting bracket for windscreen washer system
7. High-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system
8. Fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system
9. Level switch for windscreen washer system
10. Windscreen washer pump
11. Windscreen washer pump for rear window wiper
12. Washer pump for headlight washer system
13. Spray nozzle for windscreen washer system
14. Checking and adjustment work

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WINDOW WIPER BLADE

Fold wiper arm (1) away from rear window.

Pull off window wiper blade (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 274: Pulling Off Window Wiper Blade

Installation:

Make sure guide (1) is correctly seated in wiper blade (2).

Fig. 275: Identifying Guide And Wiper Blade

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WIPER ARM ON REAR WINDOW

Special tools required:

• 61 6 060

Fold up cover cap (1) in direction of arrow.

Release nut underneath.

Tightening torque.

Fig. 276: Folding Up Cover Cap

Press off wiper arm (1) with special tool 61 6 060 and remove.

Fig. 277: Identifying Wiper Arm And Special Tool 61 6 060

Installation:

Before fitting wiper arm, allow wiping system to run two wipe cycles into park position.

Adjust measurement (A) between wiper arm and rear window edge.

Fig. 278: Identifying Measurement Between Wiper Arm And Rear Window Edge

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove wiper arm for rear window wiper.
• Remove trim for rear lid at bottom.

Disconnect plug connector (1).

Release bolts (2).

Tightening torque.

Pull rear window wiper motor out of rear window grommet.

Installation:

Check wiper shaft grommet for signs of damage.

Fig. 279: Identifying Plug Connector

REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLE FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER UNIT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove auxiliary brake light

Disconnect hose connection (1).

Expand catch (2) and pull spray nozzle (3) out of auxiliary brake light.

Fig. 280: Pulling Spray Nozzle Out Of Auxiliary Brake Light

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WINDOW WASHER PUMP FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER SYSTEM

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on right.
• Remove wheel arch trim at front right.
• Drain fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Release screws.

Press off side panel slightly.

Fig. 281: Identifying Screws

NOTE: Side panel shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull windscreen washer pump (2) in direction of arrow out of fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Disconnect hose plug connection (3) from windscreen washer pump (2).

Installation:

Coat sealing ring (4) of windscreen washer pump (2) with antiseize agent.

Ensure hose is laid without kinks.

Fig. 282: Pulling Windscreen Washer Pump Out Of Windscreen Washer System Fluid Reservoir

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