When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Rear wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 BiFuel, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 BiFuel, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 (6R1), VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.6 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TDI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 GTI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.4 TSI, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 2.0 R WRC, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.0, VW Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) 1.2 TSI 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 Polo Hatchback (6R1, 6C1) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW POLO (6R, 6C). List of the tools you'll need:
Flat screwdriver
AUTODOC recommends:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – VW POLO (6R, 6C). 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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