Important!
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.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Windscreen Wiper Arm for Golf V Variant (1K5) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW GOLF V Variant (1K5). 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 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:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Remove the windscreen wiper arm nut covers. Use a flat screwdriver.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the fasteners of the wiper arms. Use a wire brush. Use WD-30 spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the windscreen wiper arms. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wiper arms. Use a universal puller.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the wiper blades.
  6. 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.
  7. Step 10
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    Attach the wiper blades to the new arms.
  8. Step 11
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    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.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 13
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    Treat the wiper arm fasteners. Use copper grease.
  11. Step 14
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    Install the nut covers of the windscreen wiper arms.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the cap of the rear wiper arm fastener.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the rear wiper arm fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. 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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