Wiper Frame with Linkage and Windshield Wiper Motor, Installing

Wiper Frame with Linkage and Windshield Wiper Motor, Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331/)

- In vehicles starting with 11.07, deactivate the Alternating Park Position (APP function), refer to => [ Wiper Motor APP Functions, Deactivating Starting 11.07 ] Testing and Inspection.

• If during a repair a windshield wiper linkage with part number 7L0.955.601.B/ 602.B or higher is installed on a Touareg through MY 2007 (CW 22/07), the plenum chamber cover must also be replaced. Use plenum chamber cover 7L6.819.401.K 9B9, one a cover with a higher index number.


• When connecting battery, always perform work procedure as described in repair manual. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting. Not adhering to sequence will result in the deactivation of Main Battery Switch -E74- and subsequent damage to electrical system components.

• Observe notes for threaded connections of battery terminals. Refer to => [ Battery Post/Terminal ] Battery Post/Terminal.

- Connect battery. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Let windshield wiper motor run to rest position, to do so, connect connector to windshield wiper motor and operate windshield wiper switch briefly to do so.

• Hood ( Front Hood Switch (F266) ) must be closed to activate windshield wiper functions.

- Install wiper frame with linkage and windshield wiper motor in reverse order of removal.

- Tighten the wiper arm M6 hex socket bolt to the specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.

• If Wiper motor control module (J400) or Windshield Wiper Motor (V) is replaced, Wiper motor control module must be coded. Refer to => [ Wiper Motor Control Module, Coding ] Testing and Inspection.