Checking and adjusting angle of incidence of wiper blades, vehicles without joint-free windscreen wipers — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Set wiper arms to rest position.
3. Remove wiper blade .
4. Insert wiper arm (2) into windscreen wiper setting tool3358 B and secure in place using locking bolt (3).
5. Check angle of incidence.

6. Fit open-end spanner AF 24 mm (1) on setting device and bend wiper arm (2) to specification (arrows).
7. Release wiper arm (2) from setting device and secure again with locking bolt (3).
8. Check setting against table. If necessary, repeat setting and checking procedure until angle is as specified.
9. Remove adjusting tool and fit wiper blade.
10. Finally, check wiper arm adjustment again to prevent wiper blades from striking against upper end position.
11. Adjust wiper blade park position .
12. Check that wiper system wipes without juddering.

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