Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1218

Windshield wiper system; Windshield wiper blades parked
position, adjusting

Windshield wiper blades, check angle setting,
adjust if necessary

Note:

With the installation of Aero wiper blades the angle setting
examination of the wiper arms is not valid.

The angle setting of the Aero wiper arm is always the same
and can not be changed or adjusted.

Check the angle setting of other wiper blades, and only if
the wiper blades pulsate or make noise.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Wiper blade adjuster VAS 3358B

- Park windshield wiper arms.

- Remove windshield wiper.

- Set windshield wiper arm - 2 - in the Wiper blade adjuster
VAS 3358B and secure with the locking screw - 3 - .

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- Check the angle setting.

Angle setting (specified values) for

Left-hand drive vehicles

Driver side

- 8.5

Passenger side

- 1.0

Rear wiper

0

Tolerance

2

If necessary, adjust angle setting to specified value as
follows:

- Apply 24 mm open end wrench - 1 - on adjustment device
and set wiper arm - 2 - to specified value - arrows - .

- Release wiper arm - 2 - from adjustment fixture and again
tighten lock screw - 3 - .

- Compare adjusted value with specified value. If necessary
repeat procedure until specified value is reached.

- Remove adjustment fixture and reinstall wiper blade.

- Check wiper blade for pulsation-free operation.

Transportation wiper blades, removing at
vehicle delivery

Service

For all Models arriving at your dealership with
transportation wiper blades:

Transportation wiper blades are shorter than original
equipment wiper blades and colored blue or yellow.

Original equipment blades are temporarily installed during
Perfect Delivery Inspection to check wiper blade park
position.

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To ensure customer satisfaction, leave transportation wiper
blades on vehicle until time of retail vehicle delivery.

Transportation wiper blades, removing

Transportation blades can easily be removed as follows:

- Grasp blade as shown and rotate in direction of - arrow -
(toward windshield).

- Rotate blade in opposite direction ( - arrow - ) then
carefully slide blade off wiper arm.

Note:

Wiper arm/blade alignment has been preset at factory then
checked and adjusted (if necessary) during PDI.

DO NOT twist or bend wiper arm. If wiper arm/blade
alignment is incorrect, chattering and/or streaking will
occur.

If arm has been bent:

- Refer to

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair Group 92,

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- Install original equipment wiper blades (located in trunk)
at time of retail vehicle delivery.

Note:

Wiper blade with air deflector - arrow - must be installed on
drivers side with deflector on bottom of wiper blade.

Passengers side wiper blade may be curved. Install with
curved ends of blade pointing up - arrow - .

Break-down set, replace tire sealant (when
shelf-life has expired)

Golf R32

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