Windshield Wiper Gap on Cowl

[gespinal0301]

This is why I love this site. So many random tidbits of information haha thank guys! I'll be ordering this along with a new sunroof seal. Gave the car a wash the other day and there was a lot of condensation in the car.

[jeffnhiscars]

the secret is to remove the ring #13 before removing the old seal and replacing it after the new seal is in. Lube makes them hard to handle but a little water based lube in the groove does help. I use a small screw driver and VERY carefully work the damper groove to the cowl.

Max 10min/side start to finish and will spare your wipers the added stress from wobbling due to rotted dampers

[jdt10768]

(its actually fairly soft rubber) yes - though mine was somewhat of a bitch to install.
maybe lube it a bit with some KY beforehand!

[jeffnhiscars]

Remove the wiper arm, and remove the black cover just below the wiper arm to expose the mounting bolt. The bolt is probably just loose.

replace the hard rubber grommet (#14) that holds it in place:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_0885

Both of these are the solution. #14 is the "wiper damper" (its actually fairly soft rubber). I took 20 of them to a gathering and did a tech session on replacing them since not many owners even know they exist. Sold all 20 and could have sold more

[jdt10768]

replace the hard rubber grommet (#14) that holds it in place:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_0885

[earthwormjim]

Remove the wiper arm, and remove the black cover just below the wiper arm to expose the mounting bolt. The bolt is probably just loose.

See picture here for the bolt I'm talking about:

[gespinal0301]

I have no idea how to describe this, but my wiper arm is basically lifted from the cowl.



It has enough play in it that I can press it back down to the metal.



Any way to fix this so rust doesn't start building up in there?