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 I (17) 1.1, VW GOLF I (17) 1.1, VW GOLF I (17) 1.3, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 GTI, VW GOLF I (17) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF I (17) 1.5 D, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 D, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF I (17) 1.3, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6, VW GOLF I (17) 1.6 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 I (17) and other VW models
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF I (17) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  3. Step 3
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    Turn the wiper blade by ninety degrees. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – VW GOLF I (17). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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