Windshield Wiper System
Windshield Wiper System
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items 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 ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Deactivate APP function, refer to => [ Wiper Motor Alternating Park Position Function, Deactivating ] Testing and Inspection.
- Let wiper run into rest position and then switch off ignition.
- Disconnect battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove wiper arms, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Wiper Arms.
Remove the plenum chamber cover.
Remove wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor, refer to => [ Wiper Frame with Linkage and Wiper Motor ] Service and Repair
Installing
- Insert wiper motor with frame and linkage into vehicle.
- 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 ] 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 ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Install wiper arms, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Wiper Arms.