Owner service procedures -> Onboard tool kit for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

136nOnboard tool kit  
Windshield wiper blades  
The onboard tool kit is located in the  
luggage compartment, under the floor  
mat.  
Rear window wiper – Z3 coupe  
Follow the same procedure as  
described for changing the front wiper  
blades, except that the wiper does not  
have to be positioned vertically.  
Z3 coupe:  
Grasp the floor mat by the straps on the  
left and right. Pull it upward and remove  
it.  
Fold the wipers back onto the  
window before you turn the igni-  
tion key to position 1 or 2.<  
Z3 roadster:  
Lift the floor mat from the rear by the  
strap and fold it forward.  
Use only wiper blades which have  
been approved by BMW.<  
Front  
1. Position the wipers vertically. To do  
this, switch on the wipers and switch  
off the ignition when the wipers are  
approximately vertical  
2. Raise the wiper arm completely  
3. Press the spring retainer (arrow) and  
extract the blade, pulling toward the  
wiper arm  
4. Insert a new wiper blade and apply  
pressure until you hear it engage.