Remove Wiper Assembly

[BasilRathbone]

I trying to remove the wiper assembly in my 2003 E46 (325i SAL). I've removed the wiper arms, cowl panel cover and heater bulkhead. I've removed the 10mm bolt in the back (with the big washer for the rubber grommet) and have the nuts off the wiper studs.

TIS sez' I should simply be able to 'feed out complete wiper console through opening in heater bulkhead'

Yeah ... something else must have to give. I can't drop either wiper stud low enough to get the assembly out ... it seems like there is too much wiper motor in the way.

[Pelican Parts]

Hello - take a look at the link below to a DIY tech article from our site on wiper component replacement. It should help you troubleshoot your issue. Hope this helps you a bit and best of luck!


https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

[Mless5]

I seem to recall that it was much easier to do if the wipers were left half way up I want to say.

[BasilRathbone]

Well, there is a trick. If one doesn't do step 15, "Working in wiper cowl area on left side, remove right wiper linkage by prying up with a flat-head screwdriver (green arrow).", the heater box won't let you drop the Right Wiper Pivot low enough to get the unit out!

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-3-Series-E46/103-ELEC-Wiper_Component_Replacement/images_large/pic15.jpg

This will allow you to pull the right side bellcrank in toward the motor (as if the right wiper was parked vertically) and stop the heater box from blocking removal ... parking the wipers vertically before trying to remove the unit may also work, Mless5.

Thanks, Pelican Parts!

pic15.jpg

[DFixer]

On a slight different issue and i do sincerely apologize.

I appreciate any assistance render here. Just need to know what is the BLACK item on this Wiper linkage rod call/name and whats the part number, for
BMW X5 3.0si M53 2003 RHD. Photo attached.

Mine has broken and its like going through hell searching high and low in google but cant find any.

Regards,

BMW X5 3.0i M53 2003 Wiper Linkage Rod.jpg

[DFixer]

Hi there Buddy..On a slight different issue and i do sincerely apologize.

I appreciate any assistance render here. Just need to know what is the BLACK item on this Wiper linkage rod call/name and whats the part number, for
BMW X5 3.0si M53 2003 RHD. Photo attached.

Mine has broken and its like going through hell searching high and low in google but cant find any.

Regards,

BMW X5 3.0i M53 2003 Wiper Linkage Rod.jpg

[Muzz258]

Go to www.RealOEM.com enter the last 7 digits of your VIN number and you will be able to search for parts specific to your X5. Sorry, this is an E46 forum and I know nothing about X5's.