Audi Wiper Arm Removal & Installation

Removing and installing wiper arm

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Protective cover for bonnet Audi A2 -VAS 6011-

Removing

–	Wash and rub dry the outside of the bonnet.

–	Release the service flap from inside.

–	Release the bonnet -arrows- and pull it forwards slightly.

–	Fit the protective cover -VAS 6011- over the bonnet.

Note

Do not stand the bonnet on end.

–	Detach the bonnet and set it down on the protective cover -VAS 6011-.

–	Switch on ignition.

–	Actuate the “Flick wipe” function and allow the wiper arm to move to its end position.

–	Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

–	Use a screwdriver to prise off the caps -3- and -4- at the two-piece wiper arm.

–	Unfasten the nuts of the two-piece wiper arm by several turns.

–	By tilting slightly, consecutively detach the arms -1- and -2- from the wiper shafts.

–	Completely unscrew the nuts and detach the two-piece wiper arm.

Note

If the two-piece wiper arm cannot be detached in this manner, use a commercially available puller.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

–	Adjust the wiper arm → Chapter.

Tightening torque

Component		Nm
Wiper arm at bottom to wiper shaft		10

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