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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing wiper arms

Using puller -T10369-, this page covers removing Volkswagen Golf Mk7 wiper arms — Caution: risk of damaging the wiper shafts if released without the correct puller.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Puller -T10369-
Removing
  Caution
Risk of damage to wiper shafts.
There is a risk of damage to the wiper shafts when trying to release the wiper arms without using the puller -T10369/1-.
  Note
If it is necessary for the wiper motor to run during the working procedure, the bonnet must be closed, as otherwise the power supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.
The removal and installation procedures are described for LHD vehicles. Removal and installation for RHD vehicles are similar.
–  Move wipers to service position → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing wiper arms

–  Using a screwdriver, lever caps -3- off wiper arms -1-.
–  Loosen nuts -2- a few turns.
 

Removing and installing wiper arms

–  Fit puller -T10369/1- to wiper arm -1- as shown in illustration.
–  Fit thrust piece -2- to wiper shaft.
–  Turn bolt -3- clockwise until wiper arm -1- has been pulled off wiper shaft.
–  Unscrew nut completely and remove wiper arm -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
  Caution
Risk of damage to the vehicle body.
Wiper arms for driver and front passenger sides each have a different length.
–  Adjust wiper arms → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing wiper arms

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing wiper arms — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 front wiper arms?
    Move to service position, lift the cap, unbolt the nut, rock the arm to break it free from the spline and lift off.
    Removing and installing wiper blade
    Removing –  Move wipers to service position → Chapter.   Caution ...

    Adjusting wiper arms
    Special tools and workshop equipment required     Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-   Note ...

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