Audi 80 Quiz
Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment

Wiper Motor Removal

In this manual: Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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PROCEDURE

Switch on the ignition and the wipers.

When the wiper arm is at the halfway point on the glass (that is, at approximately 45°), switch off the ignition to stop the wiper in this position.

Remove the wiper arms.

Remove the black plastic cover of the water collection tank by opening the rotary switch and removing the rear engine compartment sealing strip.

Unscrew the two hex bolts at the top on the wiper shafts and the one at the bottom by the motor.

Disconnect the multi-pin connector of the wiper motor.

Remove the wiper arms together with the motor.

Disconnect the linkage rods from the wiper shafts.
Unscrew the three screws on the wiper motor. To access all screws, turn the motor crank.

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