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Wiper and Washer Systems: Adjustments






End Position Of Windshield Wiper Blades, Checking/Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

To adjust the end position of the windshield wiper blades, it is necessary to shut off the motor in the lowest park position.

Information about the APP function, refer to => [ Alternating Park Position Of Wiper Motor (APP Function), Deactivating ] Testing and Inspection.

- Deactivate APP function, refer to => [ Alternating Park Position Of Wiper Motor (APP Function), Deactivating ] Testing and Inspection if not already done by this time.

- Let wiper run into rest position and then switch off ignition.

- Now perform the test/adjustment on end position of windshield wiper blades.






a Distance between points of wiper lip and upper edge of plenum chamber cover

1. Points of wiper lip

2. Upper edge of plenum chamber cover


A Passenger side
B Driver side

On the front passenger's side - A -, distance - a - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 17.5 mm.

On the driver's side - B -, distance - a - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.

- If necessary, set park position of windshield wiper blades by offsetting wiper arms.

Wiper arms, removing and installing, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.