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Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly Instructions

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Windshield wipers

To access the windshield wiper motor, you need to remove the trim piece located just below the windshield, which is secured with a series of star screws. However, before removing this trim, you must first take off the wiper arms: remove the plastic cover at the base of the arms, loosen the securing nuts without removing them completely, and use a puller to extract the wiper arm from the drive gear (it can also be helpful to spray some penetrating oil).

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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