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BMW E36/E46 · Buyer's guide

E46 Front Wiper Motor, Linkage, Arms and Cowl-Drain Diagnosis

US/LHD BMW E46 front wiper system: 1999-2005 sedan, 2000-2005 sport wagon, 2000-2006 coupe/convertible and 2001-2006 M3 coupe/convertible. Compact body style, RHD assemblies, wagon rear wiper and washer-system-only faults are excluded.

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WHERE TO BUY

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What you need to know

Front only. Verify VIN, body and LHD before ordering. Separate electrical command/power, motor, linkage pivots, arm splines and park indexing. Automatic-only faults require rain-sensor diagnosis. Inspect both cowl outlets while open, but trace water entry independently; cowl replacement is not proof of leak cause or cure.

OEM numbers

Complete LHD motor/linkage 61617071693prior 61618391303 and 61617045613. RHD 61617071694 excluded. LHD LH/driver arm 61617003931 replacing 61618225993RH/passenger arm 61617007128 replacing 61618225998installation element 61618226059nut 61613428077. Sedan/touring cowl 51718208483coupe/convertible/M3 LHD cowl 51718232894RHD example 51718232896 excluded. Water outlet 51718204862 quantity two.

Supersession

61618391303 -> 61617045613 -> 61617071693. 61618225993 -> 61617003931. 61618225998 -> 61617007128. Cowl body styles and 61617071694 RHD are separate branches, not supersessions.

Fitment

Front only. Verify VIN, body and LHD before ordering. Separate electrical command/power, motor, linkage pivots, arm splines and park indexing. Automatic-only faults require rain-sensor diagnosis. Inspect both cowl outlets while open, but trace water entry independently; cowl replacement is not proof of leak cause or cure.

Aftermarket options

Aftermarket linkage-only and cowl-cover paths plus used complete assemblies exist. An OE-number cross-reference does not prove that motor, linkage, hardware or connector are included. Confirm park operation, two-speed operation, free pivots, corrosion, connector and return terms.

Before you buy

US/LHD front system only; verify VIN/body and whether the listing is linkage-only or the complete motor/linkage assembly. Diagnose electrical command, motor, pivots, arm splines and park indexing separately. Cowl/outlet inspection does not establish a cabin-leak cause or cure. Seller inventory and timing are dated observations. Do not drive in conditions requiring inoperative wipers.

Research and fitment sources

Supersede reviewed 18 unique research sources for this guide. 7 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 11 additional citations follow.

Research last verified .

  1. Bmwtechinfo bmwgroup — ST041 E46 M Complete Vehicle
  2. Bmwrepairguide — 611300
  3. Workshop Manuals — 5 ra removing and installing replacing both windshield wiper arms
  4. Workshop Manuals — 6 ra removing and installing complete wiper console
  5. Workshop Manuals — 1 ra removing and installing replacing cowl panel cover
  6. Workshop Manuals — 4 ra initializing rain sensor
  7. RealOEM — part
  8. RealOEM — showparts
  9. RealOEM — showparts
  10. RealOEM — showparts
  11. Bimmertips — BMW E46 323i 328i sedan owners manual