A6 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
Wiper Blade: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wiper Blades - Skip
Group: 92
Number: 99-01
Date: Jan. 20, 1999
Subject:
Wiper Blades, Skipping
Model(s):
All Models
See Chart
Supersedes T.B. Group 92 Number 95-01 dated April 10, 1995
Condition
Windshield wipers jerk or skip across windshield.
Service
Possible causes for skipping wiper blades:
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Windshield scratched
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Wiper blade rubber loose/torn
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Wiper arms/blades loose/bent
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Wiper blades waxed/deformed
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Wiper blades dirty
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Incorrect contact angle of wiper arm, see instructions below.
Note:
Always check (and adjust if possible) the wiper arm contact angle before replacing a blade for this condition.
Wiper Blades, cleaning
If wiper blades are dirty:
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Clean wiper blades and windshield glass using a solution of washer solvent (also described in Owner's Manual).
Note:
Explain cleaning procedure of wiper blades and windshield glass to the customer.
Wiper arm, adjusting contact angle
Adjust wiper arm contact angle as follows:
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Set wiper arms to rest position.
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Remove wiper blade.