When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 MultiFuel, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 R 4motion, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 R 4motion, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 BiFuel, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 GTi, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.2 TSI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 2.0 R 4motion, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.6 TDI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) 1.8 TSI, VW GOLF VI (5K1) Blue E-Motion View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for GOLF VI (5K1) and other VW models
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Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW Golf 6. List of the tools you'll need:
Flat screwdriver
AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW Golf 6. 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
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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.
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