Removing and installing wiper arm — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• Loosen but do not completely remove securing nut (arrow).
• Wiper arm securing nut (arrow) is not tightened to specified torque until wiper blade park position has been adjusted.

📋 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, if inserted.
5. Fold cover cap (1) of rear window wiper up and unclip it.

6. Loosen but do not completely remove securing nut (arrow).
7. Fold wiper arm up and release from taper by rocking arm back and forth sideways.
8. Undo nuts (arrows) and remove wiper arm
9. Switch on ignition.
10. Activate "“rear window wipe”" function, and allow wiper motor to move to its end position.
11. Switch off ignition.
12. Fit wiper arm in approximate park position on wiper arm shaft, and screw on securing nut (arrow) by hand. [Note: Wiper arm securing nut (arrow) is not tightened to specified torque until wiper blade park position has been adjusted.]
13. Adjust rear window wiper park position .

🎬 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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