Renewing wiper motorV with wiper motor control unit J400 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• The "“Replace”" function in "“Guided Functions”" disables the wiper motor alternating park position (in addition to other items). The wiper motor then always moves to the "“lower”" park position used to make the setting.

📋 Procedure

1. If control unit is to be renewed, select the "“Replace control unit”" function for appropriate control unit in .
2. Remove wiper motor .
3. Pry wiper linkage (1) off ball head (arrow).
4. Unscrew nut (2) and detach crank (1) from wiper motor.
5. Unscrew wiper motor from wiper frame (arrows).

6. Secure wiper motor without crank to wiper frame (arrows).
7. Plug in electrical connector.
8. Switch on ignition.
9. Perform next step in "“Guided Functions”" routine . [Note: The "“Replace”" function in "“Guided Functions”" disables the wiper motor alternating park position (in addition to other items). The wiper motor then always moves to the "“lower”" park position used to make the setting.]
10. Operate "“touch-wipe function”" and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
11. Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
12. Align crank (1) with wiper frame.
13. Hold crank in position and hand-tighten nut (2) so setting is not altered.
14. Then brace crank with an open-end spanner and tighten nut fully.
15. Switch on ignition.
16. Operate "“touch-wipe function”" and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
17. Check that dimension (a) is attained; re-align if necessary.
18. Install wiper motor .

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