Windshield Wiper System
Windshield Wiper System
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)
Always follow the instructions in the Repair Information exactly when disconnecting and connecting the battery (A). Refer to battery in engine compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair or battery in luggage compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.
Removing
- Deactivate the APP function. Refer to => [ Wiper Motor Control Module, Deactivating Alternating Park Position Function ] Testing and Inspection.
- Let the wiper return to its park position and then turn off the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to battery in engine compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair or battery in luggage compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.
• In order remove the wiper frame with linkage and the windshield wiper motor (V) , wiper arms and plenum chamber cover must be removed.
- Removing wiper arms, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair
Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing
Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing and Installing.
Wiper Frame with Linkage and Windshield Wiper Motor (V) , Removing
- Disconnect the connector - 1 -.
- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the wiper frame from the vehicle.
Installing
- Insert the wiper motor and control module into the openings - arrows - inside the linkage, into the wiper frame.
- Install the retaining plate - 1 - and the bolts - arrows -.
- Tighten the bolts - arrows - to the tightening specification given in the overview. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.
- Mount the motor crank - 4 - onto the windshield wiper motor shaft - 2 - so that the three points - 1 -, - 2 - and - 3 - are in a line.
- Tighten the motor crank - 2 - with the nut - 1 -.
- Tighten the nut - 1 - to the tightening specification given in the overview. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.
- Push the ball head - arrow - on the linkage - 1 - onto the motor crank.
- Install the wiper frame in reverse order.
- Tighten all threaded connections to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.
- Connect the connector to the windshield wiper motor (V).
- Install the plenum chamber cover.
- Connect the battery. Refer to battery in engine compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair or battery in luggage compartment => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Service and Repair.
- Install wiper arms. Refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.