When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VW JETTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.3, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.3 Cat, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.6 D, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.6, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.6, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.6, VW Jetta II (19E, 1G2, 165) 1.3 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Replacement: windshield wipers – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Always replace front wiper blades together. It will ensure efficient and uniform cleaning of the windshield.
  • Don't confuse the wiper blades of the driver and passenger side.
  • The replacement procedure for both wiper blades is identical.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Switch on the ignition. Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position.
  2. Step 2
    Switch off the ignition. In the service mode, the wipers will be in the upper position.
    Step 3
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  3. Step 4
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  4. Step 5
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    Press the clip.
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