Removing and installing wiper motorV — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Deactivate APP function .
2. Move wipers to park position and then switch off ignition.
3. Disconnect battery .
4. Remove wiper arms .
5. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.

6. Release connector (2) and disconnect.
7. Unclip wiring retainer (3) from retaining plate of wiper frame.
8. Remove nut together with washer (4).
9. Remove securing bolts (1).
10. Remove wiper frame together with linkage and wiper motor from vehicle.
11. Insert wiper motor together with frame and linkage into vehicle.
12. Screw in securing bolts (1).
13. Screw on nut together with washer (4).
14. Tighten all threaded connections to torque specified in assembly overview .
15. Attach connector (2) to wiper motor connection until it engages.
16. Clip wiring retainer (3) into hole of retaining plate.
17. Install plenum chamber cover and plenum chamber seal in reverse order of removal.
18. Connect battery .
19. Install wiper arms .
20. Removing windscreen wiper system
21. Lever ball head (arrow) of linkage (1) off motor crank using release lever80-200 or a suitable screwdriver.
22. Unscrew hexagon nut (1).
23. Pull motor crank (2) off wiper motor shaft.
24. Remove securing bolts (arrows) and retaining plate (3).
25. Remove wiper motor with control unit from wiper frame downwards.
26. Install wiper motor with control unit to wiper frame, ensuring it seats correctly in cut-outs (arrows) in linkage.
27. Place retaining plate (1) in position and screw in securing bolts (arrows).
28. Tighten securing bolts (arrows) to torque specified in assembly overview .
29. 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.
30. Firmly bolt motor crank (2) onto shaft of wiper motor with nut (1).
31. Tighten nut (arrows) to torque specified in assembly overview .
32. Press ball head (arrow) of linkage (1) onto motor crank.
33. Install windscreen wiper system .

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