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 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

All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for GOLF II (19E, 1G1) and other VW models
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:
  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 II (19E, 1G1). 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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