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Removing wiper arm on front passenger side — VW

Removing wiper arm on front passenger side on VW: 9 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

9 steps

📋 Procedure

  1. On vehicles from 11/07, deactivate alternating park position (APP function) . [Note: Only the wiper arm shaft on right in figure is driven.]
  2. ⚠ When batteries are reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly followed . If the sequence is not maintained, the battery isolator may be triggered and the electrical equipment of the vehicle may be damaged.Observe notes for battery terminal clamp bolt . — Disconnect battery .
  3. Move wiper arm on front passenger side (1) by hand into the stretched position as shown.
  4. Lever off protective caps (2).
  5. Unscrew both securing nuts (1) and (2) from wiper arm shafts.
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  1. Remove washer (1) from wiper arm shaft. [Note: When positioning the puller, ensure that the puller is directly in contact with the metal of the wiper arm and not engaged under the plastic cap under the wiper arm.]
  2. ⚠ The puller attached to the wiper arm could slip off the end of the wiper arm during the pulling process.Protect surrounding components to avoid damage. — Set puller T10369/5(2) as shown on wiper arm end (4).
  3. Screw thrust piece (3) to end of thread and pull off wiper arm by turning thrust bolt (1) clockwise.
  4. Repeat this process on the second wiper arm shaft and remove the wiper arm on the front passenger side.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.