Windshield Washer System Overview

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Fig 1: Windshield Wiper System Overview

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Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 2.
Bolt - 11 Nm
- For windshield wiper motor - must not be loosened.
Windshield Wiper Frame, Passenger's Side
- Cannot be replaced separately.
Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 2.
Windshield Wiper Motor
- With Wiper Motor Control Module -J400 -.
- Removing and Installing, refer to Windshield Wiper Motor -V- WITH Wiper Motor Control Module -J400-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Connecting Rod
Nut
- 35 Nm
Cap
Windshield Wiper Blade, Passenger's Side
- Replacing, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Windshield Wiper Arm on the Passenger Side
- Removing and Installing, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Aiming, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .
Cover
- For passenger's side windshield wiper arm.
Windshield Wiper Blade, Driver's Side
- Replacing, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Windshield Wiper Arm, Driver's Side
- Removing and Installing, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Aiming, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .
Cap
Nut
- 35 Nm
Windshield Wiper Frame, Driver's Side
- Cannot be replaced separately.
Bolt
- Tightening sequence, refer to Fig 2.
Rubber Bushing
Driver's Side Mount
- For windshield wiper frame.
Nut
- 8 Nm
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Connecting Rod
Rubber Bushing

Fig 2: Identifying Wiper Mechanism Tightening Sequence -1 To 4-

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Tighten the bolts in -1 to 4- sequence in 2 stages as follows:

1. Install by hand as far as the stop.

2. Tighten to 8 Nm.

-- Tighten the screws -arrows- in the center of the partition panel to 8 Nm.