Wiper Arm, Adjusting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench: VAG1410

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 1410 VAG1410
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Procedure

-- Remove the wiper arm. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm shaft run to end position.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Position the wiper arm -1- with wiper blade installed at the wiper arm shaft.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Align the wiper blade on the rear window as follows.

CAUTION:

The dimension is the distance between the wiper blade tip and the lower edge of the window.

Dimension -a- = 34 ± 5 mm.

-- Tighten the wiper arm nut.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Activate "rear wiping" and let the wiper arm run to end position.

-- Check the wiper arm adjustment again and correct if necessary.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM