Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 198 Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 199 Changing the rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The factory-fitted windscreen wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the windscreen wiper blade moves quietly over the windscreen. If the graphite coating is damaged, the windscreen wiper will become louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis. Rubbing wiper blades should be changed if damaged or cleaned if dirty .
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Windscreen wiper blades can be bought from a qualified workshop.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Note for the front windscreen wiper: move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
- Clean the windscreen wiper blade carefully using a damp cloth .
- Place the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
- Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
- Press and hold the release button and simultaneously pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.
- Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm. Push it on until it engages.
- Place the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade mounting.
- Lift and fold back the wiper arm.
- Press and hold the release button .
- Tilt the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm (arrow Ⓐ) and pull it off in the direction of the arrow Ⓑ at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this.
- Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm against the direction of the arrow. Push it on until it engages . The wiper blade must be in the tilted position (arrow Ⓐ).
- Place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.
WARNING
- Windscreen wiper blades should therefore always be changed if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen properly.
NOTICE
- Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers can scratch the windscreen.
- Detergents containing solvents, hard sponges and other sharp objects can damage the graphite coating.
- Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the windows.
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and safety warnings Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
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Note
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The arrows on the coolant pipes and on the ends of the hoses
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