A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
Wiper Blade: Adjustments
Wiper Blade Contact Angle, Adjusting
Wiper Blade Contact Angle, Adjusting
Possible causes for wiper blades skipping
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Windshield is scratched
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Wiper blade rubber is torn
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Wiper arm or blade is bent or loose
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Wiper blade is coated with wax or is no longer straight
If wiper blades are skipping and none of the causes listed apply, check and, if necessary, adjust the angle of the wiper arms relative to the windshield
before installing new wiper blades.
Required special tools and equipment
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3358 B windshield wiper adjuster
Checking wiper arm angle
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Bring wiper arms into park position.
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Remove wiper blade.
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Insert wiper arm -2- into windshield wiper adjuster 3358 B and secure with locking screw -3-.
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Compare indicated angle with specified value in table.
Specified values for adjustment angle