Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.6 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 FSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.9 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI 16V, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TFSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 TSI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 2.0 TDI, VW Jetta Mk5 (1K) 1.4 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 – Windscreen Wiper Arm for Jetta Mk5 (1K) and other VW models
Tools
Replacement: windscreen wiper arm – VW JETTA III (1K2). 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 JETTA III (1K2). 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 JETTA III (1K2) – 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 JETTA III (1K2). 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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