Wiper blade contact angle, checking and adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

The following procedure is not applicable to the "Aero-wiper" wiper arm/blade design installed as a running change during m.y. 2002.
Check wiper blade contact angle on conventional blades (through m.y. 2001) only if wiper blades skip, judder or make noise.

Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Wiper Blade Adjuster VAS 3358B

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Fig 2: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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Fig 3: Checking The Angle Setting Of Windshield Wiper Arm Using Wiper Blade Adjuster VAS 3358B

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Contact angle (specification)
Driver's side	- 8.5 °
Passenger's side	- 1.0 °
Rear window wiper	0 °
Tolerance	± 2 °

Adjust contact angle to specification, if required, as follows:

Fig 4: Checking The Angle Setting Of Windshield Wiper Arm Using Wiper Blade Adjuster VAS 3358B

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Place 24 mm open end wrench -1- on setting device and adjust wiper arm -2- to specification (arrows).
Release wiper arm -2- from setting device and then re-secure with lock screw -3-.
Compare adjustment readout with table. If necessary repeat adjustment.
Remove setting device and install wiper blade.

Wiper arm tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ft. lb)