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Fig.167Changing the windshield wiper blades.
Fig.168Changing the rear window wiper blades.
Factory-installed wiper blades have a graphite coating. The graphite coating helps the wiper blades
glide smoothly over the windshield. If this coating is worn or damaged, the wipers may grab or
squeak.
Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak must be replaced if worn or
damaged and cleaned if dirty ⇒ .
Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement blades may be purchased from
any authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Cleaning the wiper blades
Move the front wiper arms to the service position and lift them away from the windshield
⇒Windshield wiper service position .
Do not handle the wiper blades; handle the wiper arms only at the attachment above the wiper
blades.
If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean the wiper blades with a damp sponge or cloth ⇒ .
Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.
Changing the front windshield wiper blades
Move the front wiper arms to the service position ⇒Windshield wiper service position .
Lift the wiper arms away from the windshield. Do not handle the wiper blades; handle the wiper
arms only at the attachment above the wiper blades.
Press and hold the release button ⇒Fig.167① .
While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade in the direc‐
tion of the arrow. This may require moderate force.
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