Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical system

Removing and installing wiper arm

In this manual: Electrical system
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Puller -T10369-
Removing and installing wiper arm

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing

  • Switch on ignition.
  • Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper arm to move to its end position.
  • Switch off ignition.
  • Remove ignition key, if inserted.
Removing and installing wiper arm
  • Press together cap of rear window wiper -1- in direction of arrow -A-.
  • Fold up cover cap in direction of arrow -B- to unclip.
  • Loosen hexagon nut (13 mm) without unscrewing it completely.
Removing and installing wiper arm
  • Fit puller -T10369/5- to wiper arm -2-.
  • Fit thrust piece -3- to wiper shaft.
  • Screw in bolt -1- until wiper arm has been pulled off the wiper shaft.
  • Unscrew nut -4- completely and remove wiper arm.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

  • Adjusting wiper arm → Chapter.
Removing and installing wiper arm

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