Windshield and Headlamp Washer and Wiper System, Checking and Filling
Windshield and Headlamp Washer and Wiper System, Checking and Filling
Fluid, Checking Freeze Protection and Filling
Checking Freeze Protection Concentration:
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Refractometer (T10007)
- Read the bright/ark boundary to obtain an accurate reading for the following tests.
- Place a drop of water on the glass to improve the readability of the bright/dark boundary.
The bright/dark boundary can be clearly recognized on the "WATERLINE".
- Check the concentration of the anti-freeze additive using the refractometer (T10007) (follow the operating instructions).
The scale - 1 - of the refractometer is designed specifically for genuine Volkswagen Windshield Clear "G 052 164".
The scale - 2 - is designed for commercially available windshield washer fluid as well as a mixture of commercially available windshield washer fluid and "G 052 164".
Mixture Ratio
Filling-up with fluid:
The windshield wash/wipe system fluid reservoir must be filled up fully.
Use only "Genuine Volkswagen Windshield Cleaner" all-year-round when topping-up the windshield wash/wipe system.
• Genuine Volkswagen windshield cleanser "G 052 164" protects the spray jets, fluid reservoir and hoses from freezing.
• Vehicles with fan type spray jets must be filled with "Genuine Volkswagen windshield clear G 052 164" as this fluid has a low viscosity at minus temperatures. The complicated spray jet system could otherwise become blocked due to crystallized washer fluid that can affect the fan pattern of the spray jet. "Genuine Volkswagen windshield clear" assures that the fan type spray jets remain functional even at low temperatures.
• Use genuine Volkswagen windscreen cleanser "G 052 164" in the warmer periods of the year also. The powerful cleanser removes wax and oil deposits from the windows.
• Freeze protection (anti-freeze) must be guaranteed to approximately -13° F (-25° C) (approximately -31° F (-35° C) in countries with an arctic climate) in the washer system.
Windshield And Headlight Washer System: Checking And Adjusting Nozzle Setting
• In case of an uneven spray field due to dirt in spray nozzles, remove nozzle and flush out with water opposite to spraying direction. Refer to
• Subsequently blowing through in the opposite direction of the spray flow with compressed air is permitted.
• Do not use any objects to clean the spray nozzle!
Preset Washer Nozzles
The washer nozzles are preset. Small height adjustments can be made.
- If both spray fields are not at same height, adjust spray direction upward or downward as follows:
- Adjust spray nozzle on adjuster - 1 - by hand upward or downward.
Headlamp Washer Nozzle, Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Adjustment device (T10167)
- Check nozzle adjustment:
- a - - 100 mm
- b - - 75 mm
- c - - 230 mm
- d - - 50 mm
- If necessary, adjust spray nozzle as follows:
- Switch on headlamps and operate windshield wiper/washer system long enough until spray nozzles for headlamp cleaning system are driven out.
- Hold spray nozzle - arrow - firmly and pull out up to stop and align to the respective spray points using adjustment tool (T10167).
Rear Windshield Wipe-/Wash System Spray Nozzle Adjustment:
• Spray nozzle of rear windshield wipe-/wash system is a component of auxiliary brake light and cannot be adjusted.
• If spray nozzle sprays unevenly or does not spray the wiper area, replace the auxiliary brake light with spray nozzle. Refer to=> Electrical
Equipment 94 Removal and Installation
Windshield Wiper Blades, Check Park Position, Adjust If Necessary
Drivers Side:
- Check the park position.
The space - A - between the wiper rubber and bottom edge of windshield must be 9 mm.
The distance - B - between wiper blade and lower edge of windshield must be 12 mm.
- Adjust park position by moving wiper arm if necessary.
Torque wiper arm to 32 Nm
Passenger Side:
- Check the park position.
The space - A - between the wiper rubber and bottom edge of windshield must be 12 mm.
The distance - B - between wiper blade and lower edge of windshield must be 44 mm.
- Adjust park position by moving wiper arm if necessary.
Torque wiper arm to 32 Nm
Rear Window:
- Check the park position.
The distance - a - between wiper blade and lower edge of windshield must be 55 mm (measured from lower edge of glass).
- If necessary, adjust the park position by relocating the wiper arm. Torque wiper arm to 12 Nm