Overview - Windshield Wiper System

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Windshield Wiper System

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Front Passenger Side Wiper Blade
- There are different lengths. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WIPER BLADE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Driver Side Wiper Blade
- There are different lengths. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WIPER BLADE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Front Passenger Side Windshield Wiper Arm
- There are different lengths. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Adjusting. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .
Cap
Nut
- 20 Nm
Driver Side Windshield Wiper Arm
- There are different lengths. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.
- Removing and installing. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Adjusting. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .
Cap
Nut
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Windshield Wiper Frame
- With the Windshield Wiper Motor -V-
- With the Wiper Motor Control Module -J400-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor -V-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.

Windshield Wiper Frame - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Fig 2: Windshield Wiper Frame - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts for the windshield wiper frame -4- in steps in the sequence shown.

Step	Bolts	Tightening Specification
1.	-1 to 3-	Install all the way by hand
2.	-1 to 3-	8 Nm