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BMW E46 Touring Wiper Blade Delete

Fits: BMW E46

Please note we will not take responsibility for any damage caused during or after installation. This part has been tested with daily use in rainy England for the past year and has been assembled by hand to ensure proper functionality.

Tools and materials

  • 13 mm socket
  • 24 mm socket
  • Small flat head
  • 10 mm bolts
  • Hook and pick
  • Silicone (optional)

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Remove the wiper arm using a 13mm socket and then remove the button and latch with a 24mm socket.

    Rear wiper arm with its cap removed and pivot nut exposed.
    Close-up of the rear wiper pivot, button and latch assembly.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the interior trim by taking off the plastic bolt covers with a small flat head and releasing the 10mm bolts.

    Interior tailgate trim with two circular bolt covers beside the central latch.
    Interior trim removed, exposing the bolts, latch and electrical connector.

  3. Step 3

    Remove the wiper bearing assembly with the remaining bolt and then reinstall (If you ordered the pre cut kit please install this instead matching the length of original release).

    Caution: Cut where illustrated in red.

    Interior wiper bearing and latch assembly before cutting.
    Wiper bearing assembly with a red vertical line marking the cut to the right of the latch.

  4. Step 4

    Cut and remove all silicone in the glass with a hook and pick until it is all clear. At this stage you can insert the first alignment washer ensuring to make the notched side match the glass (with silicone if desired).

    Caution: This is the hardest stage make sure to take care!

    Rear glass opening with old silicone partly removed.
    Clean rear glass opening with the grey alignment washer inserted.

  5. Step 5

    Insert the rear piece as illustrated and drop in the button making sure to tuck all wires through the hole (make sure the ribber o ring is snug inside this comes pre installed).

    Textured rear alignment piece fitted around the opening on the inside of the glass.
    Exterior button seated in the alignment washer with its red adhesive cover visible.

  6. Step 6

    Please attach the supplied bolt to the inside and make sure the terminal is pointing in the direction of the connector.

    Caution: At this stage don't tighten too far.

    Supplied retaining nut and wired switch fitted from inside beside the vehicle connector.

  7. Step 7

    Please remove the adhesive cover and adhere the uncovered side of the acrylic disk to the button.

    Caution: Please take care to get a uniform gap on all edges as if the edge is to close the button wont function.

    Red adhesive cover on the exterior button before removal.
    Acrylic disc positioned over the button with its white protective backing visible.

  8. Step 8

    At this point the disk will sit proud so you will need to fine tune the fit by further tightening down on the bolt to pull it in until flush (do this by hand). Once you have tuned this in you can remove the protective film.

    Acrylic disc pulled flush against the exterior button.

  9. Step 9

    After this please use the supplied interior cover to fill the hole on the trim this will have 1 further piece of adhesive. The fit is snug so please squeeze down on this to ensure best adhesion.

    Black interior cover fitted into the tailgate trim opening.

  10. Step 10

    After this please connect the switch and test functionality (before closure of the glass) and then replace the cover. Your Done!

    Switch connector joined to the vehicle wiring inside the tailgate.

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