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Windshield Wiper Blade Park Position, Adjusting



Windshield Wiper Blade Park Position, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed







- VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )

NOTE: Ensure that wiper motor is in park position. If necessary, operate wiper switch briefly.

Driver's side







Specification: wiper blade must be 20 mm (0.78 inch) from lower edge of windshield.
- If necessary, loosen wiper arm and reposition as necessary.
- Torque M8 hex nut at wiper arms according to value in table.

Passenger's side







Specification: wiper blade must be 20 mm (0.78 inch) from lower edge of windshield.
- If necessary, loosen wiper arm and reposition as necessary.
- Torque M8 hex nut at wiper arm according to value in table.

NOTE: If wiper blades skip during operation, check and adjust wiper blade contact angle.