Wiper Arm: Adjustments

Windshield Wiper Blades, Adjusting Park Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

- Deactivate the APP function. Refer to => [ Wiper Motor Control Module (J400), Deactivating APP Function ] Testing and Inspection.

- Let the wiper return to its park position and then turn off the ignition.

- Adjust the wiper blade park position.

Driver Side






Distance - a - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.

- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the wiper arm.

- Wiper arms, removing, refer to=> [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.

- Tighten the threaded connection to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.

Passenger Side






Distance - b - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.

- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the wiper arm.

- Wiper arms, removing, refer to=> [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.

- Tighten the threaded connection to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.