Removing and installing wiper motor — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code A32

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• When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Deactivate APP function .
• In order for the wiper frame with linkage and windscreen wiper motorV to be removed, wiper arms and plenum chamber cover must first be removed.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When batteriesA are disconnected and connected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must always be strictly observed . — Deactivate APP function .
2. Move wipers to park position and then switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect batteryA. [Note: In order for the wiper frame with linkage and windscreen wiper motorV to be removed, wiper arms and plenum chamber cover must first be removed.]
4. Release connector (1) and disconnect.
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and tilt wiper frame upwards out of vehicle.

6. Lever ball head (arrow) of linkage (1) off motor crank using release lever80-200 or a suitable screwdriver.
7. Unscrew hexagon nut (1).
8. Pull motor crank (2) off wiper motor shaft.
9. Remove securing bolts (arrows) and retaining plate (3).
10. Remove windscreen wiper motorV with wiper motor control unit J400 from wiper frame.
11. Insert wiper motorV with wiper motor control unit J400 into wiper frame and secure with bolts (arrows).
12. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
13. Place motor crank (1) on shaft of windscreen wiper motorV.
14. Connect motor crank to shaft of wiper motorV with the nut (3).
15. Tighten threaded connections to specified torque .
16. Press ball head (arrow) of linkage (1) onto motor crank.
17. Install wiper motor with control unit to wiper frame, ensuring it seats correctly in cut-outs (arrows) in linkage.
18. Place retaining plate (1) in position and screw in securing bolts (arrows).
19. Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to torque specified in assembly overview .
20. Fit motor crank (4) onto shaft of wiper motor (2) so that the three illustrated points (1), (2) and (3) are on the same line.
21. Firmly bolt motor crank (2) onto shaft of wiper motor with nut (1).
22. Tighten nut (arrows) to torque specified in assembly overview .
23. Press ball head (arrow) of linkage (1) onto motor crank.
24. Mount wiper frame in reverse sequence.
25. Tighten all threaded connections to specified torque .
26. Push connector onto connection of wiper motorV so that it latches it in place.
27. Install plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
28. Reconnect batteryA.
29. Installing wiper arms .

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