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.