Eventually we got it replaced and all has been good ever since.Ī rather stressful and agonizing 6 weeks for my wife and I but eventually a happy outcome. Once that was finally decided, it took another three weeks to actually get it in the shop as the dealer claimed that they were booked that far ahead with winterizing customer's vehicles and winter tire changeovers. What took so long was that whenever we talked to the "customer service center" (there's a misnomer if there ever was one) at BMW/Mini Canada they claimed that they were waiting for more info from the dealer and the dealer always claimed that they were waiting for more info from BMW/Mini. After three weeks of wrangling with the dealer (Crowfoot Mini in Calgary,AB)and BMW/Mini Canada they finally conceded that it was likely a defect in the glass and did cover it under warranty. Remember, the curved arm goes on the passenger side.ġ1) Install the 14mm wiper arm mounting bolts.Sorry for not updating the original thread but hopefully this will help you out. Line them up with the tape on the windshield and push down on the serrated studs until fully seated. Fit them together loosely first and then insert and press the center part down until flush with the outer part.ġ0) Install the wiper arms. First sandwich it into position with the windshield, then snap the little molded in fasteners into their corresponding holes in the metal below.ħ) Snap the left side cover into place over the previously mounted right side cover.Ĩ) Fit the brake reservoir cover and the weatherstrip back into position.ĩ) Install the two corner panel fasteners. Mount the wiper arms and run it to check operation before final assembly.Ħ) Mount the right side cover. Snug them up until the vibration grommet starts to depress.ĥ) Plug in the wiring connector. Tighten up the 10mm assembly mounting bolts. It is far enough right when the bolt holes line up with the threaded holes below. Remember to start left and seat the rubber grommet at the rear into the slot and then move the linkage to the right. Since the linkage move as the nut is tightened, simply move it back to the park position when done.Ĥ) Mount the linkage in the car. Take care to align the linkage correctly on the motor shaftģ) Install the 12mm bolt on the motor shaft. Serrations on the linkage and motor shaft will lock these into position once seated. Remember, in the park position this linkage is directly behind, that is parallel, to the larger front-most linkage. It is important to maintain correct orientation here. Make sure the wiring is routed correctly and affix the plug and secure the wire with a wire tie.Ģ) Mount the linkage on the motor shaft. Unsnap the cover with an upward jerking motion.ġ) Install the three 10mm motor mounting bolts. Panel fastener detail: push down center and pry outside Then the longer left side cover can be removed along with the entire weatherstrip. Unsnap the weatherstrip from this cover and to the right end of the right end cover. Remove the small cover that is over the brake fluid reservoir. There are fasteners at intervals along it's length that are molded into the underside of the cover. Push down in the middle of this two part fastener and the pry up to remove the outer part. There are panel fasteners at each corner that must come off. The passenger side arm is curved at the bolt end.ĥ) Remove the left side black plastic part of the wiper cover. Protecting the stud threads with a nut is a good idea when tapping. Gently tapping with hammer on the end of the stud may jar them loose. 2) Remove the protective plastic caps covering the wiper arm nuts.ģ) Use a 14mm socket and 3/8" ratchet to remove the wiper arm nuts.Ĥ) Remove the wiper arm.
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