Wiper Arm, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench: V. A. G 1410 
  Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench 1410 VAG1410

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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 off the ignition.

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

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

• 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