wiper blades
Cleaning and changing the wiper blades
service position
Fig. 210 Changing the windshield wiper blades.
Fig. 209 Wiper in service position.
In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted
out of the windshield. To place the wipers in the
service position, proceed as follows ÿ fig. 209:
Activate service position
— The engine hood must be closed ÿ p. 317.
Fig. 211 Passat Variant: changing the rear window
wiper blade.
— Switch the ignition on and off again.
— Briefly press the wiper lever downwards.
Factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with
graphite. This layer is responsible for the sweep on
Raise the arms of the wiper from the windshield
the glass taking place silently. If the layer is damaged,
among other things, the noise will increase when
scanning on the glass.
— Before raising the wiper arms, place them in the
service position ÿ .
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
Regularly check the condition of the wiper blades.
If the brushes slide with difficulty, change them
Before driving off, reposition the wiper arms on the
windscreen! With the ignition on, briefly press the
wiper lever downwards so that the wiper arms return
to their starting position.
if they are damaged or clean them if they are dirty
ÿ .
If the wiper blades are damaged, replace them
immediately. Wiper blades can be purchased from
specialized workshops.
Cleaning the wiper blades In the
WARNING
case of the windscreen wipers: Before raising the
wiper arms, place them in the service position ÿ p.
300.
· To prevent damage to the engine hood and
wiper arms, only lift them from the windshield
once they are in the service position.
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
· Before starting the journey, always place the
wiper arms on the windscreen.
— Clean the brushes carefully with a damp sponge
ÿ .
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various situations
— Rest the arms of the window cleaner on the glass.
such carefully.
· Do not clean windows with fuel, malt remover,
paint thinner, or similar fluids.
If traces of wax from the automatic car wash
system or other care products remain on the
windscreen or rear window, the wipers may have
difficulty sliding.
Change windshield wiper blades
— Before raising the wiper arms, place them in the
service position ÿ p. 300.
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
Remove wax residue with a special product or
cleaning cloths.
— Keep the release button pressed and at the same
time remove the wiper blade in the direction of
.
the arrow ÿ fig. 210 1
outdoor lighting
— Insert a new blade of the same length and type
into the wiper arm until it snaps.
Introduction to the topic
— Rest the wiper arms on the windshield carefully.
Before changing a lamp, check whether it is faulty.
Usually, if the lamps are conventional, you can
change them yourself. If, depending on the model
and equipment, the exterior lighting uses LED
Change the rear window wiper blade
— To lift an arm of the wiper, only hold it in the area
where the wiper blade is attached.
technology, you cannot change the lighting units or
the light-emitting diodes yourself. The failure of any
light diode may be an indication that others will fail.
In this case, go to a specialized workshop and have
the lighting units checked and replaced if necessary.
— Raise the wiper arm and remove it
back.
— Keep the unlock button pressed ÿ fig. 211
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— Bend the blade towards the wiper arm ÿ fig. 211
(arrow A ) and remove it at the same time in the
direction of arrow B . You may have taobuisteofqfuoirtcee.
Driving with damaged exterior lighting devices may
be prohibited.
Additional Lamp Specifications
The specifications of some of the factory-fitted
headlight or taillight bulbs may differ from those of
conventional bulbs. The corresponding designation
— Insert a new blade of the same length and type
into the wiper arm in the opposite direction of the
arrow until it clicks ÿ fig. 211 (arrow B ). To do
appears on the socket or on the bulb of the lamp.
this, the wiper blade must be bent ÿ fig. 211 (arrow
A ).
WARNING
— Rest the wiper arm carefully on the rear window.
If the road is not well lit and other road users do
not see the vehicle or only see it with difficulty,
WARNING
accidents can occur.
When worn or dirty wiper blades are used,
visibility is reduced and the risk of accidents and
serious injuries is increased.
WARNING
If the lamps are changed incorrectly, it may cause
accidents and serious injuries.
· Replace the brushes whenever they are in
poor condition or worn and no longer clean
the windows sufficiently.
· Before working in the engine compartment,
always read and observe the warnings on ÿ p.
315. The engine compartment of any vehicle is a
dangerous area where serious injury can occur.
WARNING
If the wiper blades are damaged or dirty, they can
scratch the windows.
· Halogen lamps are under pressure and can
explode when changed.
· Do not use products containing solvents, rough
sponges or sharp objects to clean the brushes,
as they can damage the graphite layer of the
brushes.
· Replace the lamp in question only when it
has cooled down completely.
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