Windshield Wiper System
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque Wrench V.A.G 1331
- Pry Lever 80-200
- Puller T10369
Follow the procedure in the appropriate service information when disconnecting and connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
Removal
-- Deactivate APP function. Refer to WIPER MOTOR ALTERNATING PARK POSITION FUNCTION, DEACTIVATING .
-- Let wiper run into rest position and then switch off ignition.
-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
In order remove the wiper frames with linkages and the wiper motor, remove the wiper arms and plenum chamber cover. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS and PLENUM CHAMBER COVER
Installation
-- Install the wiper frame in reverse order.
While installing, securing pin -2- of wiper frame must be inserted into grommet -1- on bulkhead.
-- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM OVERVIEW .
-- Connect harness connector to wiper motor connection and engage it.
-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Description and Operation .
-- Connect battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Install wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .