Checking and adjusting angle of incidence — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6E1, 6X1

📋 Procedure

1. Allow windscreen wiper arms to move to park position.
2. Remove windscreen wiper blade.
3. Insert wiper arm (2) into windscreen wiper setting tool3358 B and secure with locking bolt (3).
4. Check angle of incidence according to following table.
5. Place an open jaw spanner, 24 mm (1) onto windscreen wiper setting tool3358 B and set (arrows) windscreen wiper arm (2) to specified value (see table).

6. Release wiper arm (2) from setting tool and lock again with locking bolt (3).
7. Check the set value against the table.
8. If necessary, repeat setting and checking procedure until angle is as specified.
9. Remove setting tool and install wiper blade.
10. Check that windscreen wiper system wipes without juddering.

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