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BMW E39 Wiper Blade Delete

Fits: BMW E39

Tools and materials

  • Torx bit
  • 13 mm socket
  • Anti-seize
  • Sealant

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Remove the wiper by removing the Torx bit and then removing the cover with this you will gain access to the 13mm bolt.

    Caution: Depending on the age of the vehicle you may need to use anti seize.

    Black plastic wiper arm cover on the rear glass.
    Wiper arm cover lifted to expose the pivot housing.
    Close-up of the corroded wiper pivot nut.

  2. Step 2

    After this also remove the interior trim with the 2 screws.

  3. Step 3

    After this remove the second bolt and unplug the switch and then remove it.

    Removed interior latch and switch housing with the corroded bolt visible.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the wiper bearing assembly with the remaining 2 bolts.

    Caution: Cut where illustrated in red.

    Interior wiper and latch assembly before removal.
    Removed wiper bearing assembly with a red line marking the cut just right of the pivot.
    Cut wiper bearing housing with its freshly trimmed edge visible.

  5. Step 5

    At this stage you can now reinstall the latch.

    Latch reinstalled through the rear glass.

  6. Step 6

    At this stage you will have to make 2 cuts (marked in red) to the interior metal piece to allow for you to slide the new switch into place.

    New switch above the interior metal panel, with two red lines marking the cuts on either side of the connector opening.
    New switch seated in the cut opening with its wires and connector below.

  7. Step 7

    At this stage you can again plug in the new switch as shown.

    New switch connected inside the tailgate, with blue wires plugged into the black connector.

  8. Step 8

    At this stage you can now install the cover and then the interior trim this will have pre installed adhesive for you to use.

    Underside of the interior trim cover before fitting.
    Interior trim cover installed beside the latch.

  9. Step 9

    At this stage we recommend you ad sealant to the area marked in yellow between the glass and plastic for additional resistance to water.

    Yellow ring marking the sealant area around the textured switch surround.

  10. Step 10

    After this you may install your blanking disc and test the switch after this Your Done!

    Finished black blanking disc fitted flush in the rear glass.

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