Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI G60, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 TD, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3 Cat, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat Syncro, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6 D, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.0, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI 16V, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6, VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro … 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

Wiper blade

        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.3
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.6
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 i Cat
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 Syncro
      
        VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) 1.8 GTI Cat

AUTODOC recommends:

Please note: all work on the car – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
Step 2

Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
Step 3

Turn the wiper blade by ninety degrees. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.

Replacement: windshield wipers – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). AUTODOC experts recommend:
When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
Step 4

Install the new wiper blade and carefully press the wiper arm down to the glass.

Replacement: windshield wipers – VW GOLF II (19E, 1G1). Tip from AUTODOC:
Don't touch the wiper blade at the working rubber edge to prevent damage to the graphite coating. Ensure that the blade rubber strip fits tightly to the glass along the entire length.
Step 5

Switch on the ignition.

Step 6

After installation check the wipers performance.

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