Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.6 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 FSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 SDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 16V 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 FSI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 3.2 R32 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 16V, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.4 TSI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change windscreen wiper arm on VW GOLF 5 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW Golf 5. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 13
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Universal puller
Fender cover
Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW Golf 5. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the wiper arms in pairs.
  • Don't mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's side.
  • The replacement procedure is the same for both wiper arms.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 5 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace VW Golf V Hatchback (1K1) 1.9 TDI 2004 Windscreen Wiper Arm - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-30 spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wiper arms. Use a universal puller.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the wiper blades.
  8. Step 8
    Clean the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Treat the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use copper grease.
  9. Step 10
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    Attach the wiper blades to the new arms.
  10. Step 11
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    Reinstall the wiper arms.
    Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW Golf 5. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides.
  11. Step 12
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    Tighten the wiper arm fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 16 Nm torque.
  12. Step 13
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    Treat the wiper arm fasteners. Use copper grease.
  13. Step 14
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    Install the nut covers of the windscreen wiper arms.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the cap of the rear wiper arm fastener.
  15. Step 16
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    Clean the rear wiper arm fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  16. Step 17
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    Unscrew the rear wiper arm fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
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