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
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of
accidents and severe injuries.
- 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.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
...
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Waxing
Waxing protects the paintwork. You will need to re-wax the vehicle with a good
hard wax if water no longer clearly ...
Other materials:
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift
gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock
manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsIf the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the
battery is discharged) and the ve ...
Radar sensor
Fig. 168 In the front bumper: radar sensor
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A radar sensor is fitted to the front bumper to monitor
the traffic situation . Vehicles travelling ahead can thus be detected up to a
distance of approximately 120 m.
T ...
Pre-bleeding brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Sealing plug repair kit -1H0 698 311 A-
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Connect commercially available b ...
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