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How to change windscreen wiper arm on VW Golf V Variant (1K5) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.6, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.6, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TFSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 1.4 TSI, VW Golf V Variant (1K5) 2.0 TDI … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Windscreen Wiper Arm for Golf V Variant (1K5) and other VW models
Alternative products

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 V Variant (1K5). 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 V Variant (1K5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3
Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers. Use a flat screwdriver. - Step 4
Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-30 spray. - Step 5
Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 6
Remove the wiper arms. Use a universal puller. - Step 7
Remove the wiper blades. - Step 8Clean the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.Step 9
Treat the pivots of the windscreen wiper arms. Use copper grease. - Step 10
Attach the wiper blades to the new arms. - Step 11
Reinstall the wiper arms.Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). Tip from AUTODOC experts:Make sure not to mix up the wiper arms on the driver's and passenger's sides. - Step 12
Tighten the wiper arm fasteners. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 16 Nm torque. - Step 13
Treat the wiper arm fasteners. Use copper grease. - Step 14
Install the nut covers of the windscreen wiper arms. - Step 15
Remove the cap of the rear wiper arm fastener. - Step 16
Clean the rear wiper arm fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 17
Unscrew the rear wiper arm fastener. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
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