Removing and installing windscreen wiper arm — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

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• Loosen but do not completely remove securing nut (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Switch on ignition.
2. Actuate "“rear window wipe”" function and allow wiper arm to move to its end position.
3. Switch off ignition.
4. Remove ignition key.
5. Fold cover cap (1) of rear window wiper up and unclip it.

6. Loosen but do not completely remove securing nut (arrow).
7. Fit puller T10369/5 to wiper arm (2).
8. Fit thrust piece (3) to wiper shaft.
9. Screw in bolt (1) until wiper arm has been pulled off the wiper shaft.
10. Unscrew nut (4) completely and remove wiper arm.
11. Fit wiper arm in approximate park position on wiper shaft, and tighten securing nut (arrow) by hand .
12. Adjusting wiper arm .

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (GOLF 5) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change windscreen wiper arm on VW GOLF 5

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