Windshield Wiper System

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331
Puller T10369

Removing

CAUTION:

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always perform the work procedure as described in the repair information. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Deactivate APP function, refer to WIPER MOTOR ALTERNATING PARK POSITION FUNCTION, DEACTIVATING .

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

-- Disconnect battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove wiper arms, refer to WIPER ARMS .

Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor, refer to WIPER FRAME WITH LINKAGE AND WIPER MOTOR

Installing

-- Insert wiper motor with frame and linkage into vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Frame With Linkage And Wiper Motor Components

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-- Screw in upper mounting bolts -1-.

-- Install lower nut with washer -4-.

-- Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques shown in FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS, WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM .

-- Reconnect and lock electrical connection -2- to wiper motor.

-- Clip in wire bracket -3- into retaining plate bore.

-- Install plenum chamber cover and plenum chamber seal in reverse order.

-- Reconnect battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Install wiper arms, refer to WIPER ARMS .