When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VW BEETLE TYPE 1
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW KAEFER 1200 1.2 (11), VW KAEFER 1303 1.6 (13), VW KAEFER 1303 LS, S 1.6 (13), VW KAEFER 1500 1.6, VW KAEFER 1303 1.3 (13), VW KAEFER 1303 1.2 (13), VW KAEFER 1.1 (Brezel), VW KAEFER 1302 1.3, VW KAEFER 1302 1.6, VW KAEFER 1600 (Mexico), VW KAEFER 1600 i (Mexico) 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for KAEFER and other VW models
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW KAEFER. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 KAEFER. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
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    Turn the wiper blade by ninety degrees. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – VW KAEFER. Tip from AUTODOC:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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