When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.6 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.8 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.4 GTE Hybrid, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TDI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 1.5 TSI, VW Passat Variant (3G5, CB5) 2.0 TSI 4motion 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

Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). Tools you'll need:
Flat screwdriver
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). 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 PASSAT Variant (3G5). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Switch on the ignition. Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position.
  2. Step 2
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    Switch off the ignition. In the service mode, the wipers will be in the upper position.
  3. Step 3
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  4. Step 4
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  5. Step 5
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    Press the clip. Use a flat screwdriver. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – VW PASSAT Variant (3G5). 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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