Windshield Wiper System

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

Special tools and workshop equipment required

CAUTION:

Follow the procedure in the Repair Instructions when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING or 3.2L: BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

Removing

-- Let wiper run into rest position and then switch off ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L BATTERY, DISCONNECTING or 3.2L BATTERY, DISCONNECTING .

NOTE:

In order to be able to remove wiper frames with linkages and wiper motor, wiper arms, plenum chamber cover, and air guide trim must be removed.

Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Frame Securing Pin And Grommet

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install wiper frame in reverse sequence. While installing, securing pin -2- of wiper frame must be inserted into grommet -1- on bulkhead.

-- Tighten all threaded connections to the specification shown in TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .

-- Connect harness connector to wiper motor connection and engage it.

-- Install air duct trim in reversed sequence.

-- Install plenum chamber cover. Refer to Description and Operation .

-- Connect battery. Refer to 2.0L, 2.5L BATTERY, CONNECTING or 3.2L BATTERY, CONNECTING .

-- Install wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARMS .