When to replace the Wiper Blades on your BMW X6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 40 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 30 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) M, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 50 i, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i, BMW X6 (E71, E72) M 50 d, BMW X6 (E71, E72) ActiveHybrid xDrive, BMW X6 (E71, E72) xDrive 35 i View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for X6 (E71, E72) and other BMW models
Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW X6 (E71, E72). Tools you might need:
Flat screwdriver
Microfibre towel
Replacement: windshield wipers – BMW X6 (E71, E72). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 X6 (E71, E72). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Switch on the ignition. Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position.
  2. Step 2
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    Switch off the ignition. In the service mode, the wipers will be in the upper position.
  3. Step 3
    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
    Step 4
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut cover.
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