Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X1 (E84) xDrive28i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20i 2.0, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive18i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive28i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive18d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive20d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 23 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 18 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive18i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive25i, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 28i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 25 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 16 d, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 20 d, BMW X1 (E84) sDrive 16 i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive35i, BMW X1 (E84) xDrive 28 i Flex … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Wiper blade

Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW X1 (E84). AUTODOC recommends:

Always replace front wiper blades together. It will ensure efficient and uniform cleaning of the windshield.
Don't confuse the wiper blades of the driver and passenger side.
The replacement procedure for both wiper blades is identical.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW X1 (E84). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
Step 2

Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
Step 3

Turn the wiper blade by ninety degrees. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.

Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW X1 (E84). AUTODOC experts recommend:
When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
Step 4

Install the new wiper blade and carefully press the wiper arm down to the glass.

AUTODOC recommends:
Don't touch the wiper blade at the working rubber edge to prevent damage to the graphite coating. Ensure that the blade rubber strip fits tightly to the glass along the entire length.
Step 5

Switch on the ignition.

Step 6

After installation check the wipers performance. The blades shouldn't intersect or bump against the windshield seal.

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