Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Adjusting wiper arm

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-, this page covers adjusting the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear wiper arm — remove the arm, run the wiper shaft to its end position with the ignition on.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- –  Remove wiper arm → Chapter. –  Switch on ignition. –  Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper shaft to move to its end position. –  Switch off ignition. –  Fit wiper arm together with attached wiper blade onto wiper shaft.

–  Align wiper blade as follows against the rear window:   Note The dimension given here indicates the distance between the tip of the wiper blade and the bottom edge of the rear window. Dimension -a - = 33 + 5 mm. –  Tighten wiper arm nut. –  Switch on ignition. –  Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper arm to move to its end position. –  Check wiper arm adjustment again and correct if necessary. Specified torques → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear window wiper system“

Questions & answers

Adjusting wiper arm — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I adjust the Golf Mk7 rear wiper arm position?

Loosen the nut, reposition to the correct park position (measured from the glass edge) and re-tighten.

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