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.
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
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
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Waxing and polishing the vehicle
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:
Tyre sealant disposal
Tyre sealant or residue must not be mixed or disposed of
with other fluids.
Excess tyre sealant must be collected and stored in a
plastic container. The plastic container can be disposed of
through the disposal system along with th ...
Load-through hatch
Fig. 97 In the rear seat backrest: opening
the load-through hatch
Fig. 98 In the luggage compartment: opening
the load-through hatch
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A load-through hatch is located on the rear bench seat
behind the centre armrest. ...
Seam seals, body of CNG-powered vehicles
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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