Windscreen wiper arms - remove and install — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 6A1, 6A5

• Special tools named: puller

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• The wiper arm fastening nuts are only tightened with specific tightening torque after adjusting the windscreen wiper blades in the respective final positions.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Turn off the ignition and all electrical devices, then remove the ignition key.
2. Carefully remove the protection covers carefully (Arrows) with a screwdriver.
3. Loosen the fastening nuts (Arrows).
4. Fit the Puller T10369/1(2) on the windscreen wiper arm. (4)
5. ⚠ Ensure that the Puller T10369/1(2) is properly fitted into the windscreen wiper arm. Always use the pressure element (3) to release the wiper arm (4), in order to prevent damages to the drive shaft. — Turn the puller pressure bolt (1) clockwise until the pressure element (3) reaches the wiper shaft. Turn the puller pressure bolt (1) with an internal hex wrench (size 6) clockwise, until the wiper arm (4) is released from the shaft.

6. Remove the wiper arm and puller.
7. Repeat this process for the second wiper arm. [Note: The wiper arm fastening nuts are only tightened with specific tightening torque after adjusting the windscreen wiper blades in the respective final positions.]
8. Close the front cover.
9. Place the wiper arms in the wiper arm shafts in the approximate final position and manually tighten the fastening nuts (Arrows) .
10. Adjust the windscreen wiper arms .
11. Tighten the fastening nuts (arrows) to a (20Nm) torque. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
12. Install the protection covers.

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