Wiper Arm: Adjustments

Windshield Wiper Blades, Adjusting Park Position

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1331)






- Deactivate the APP function. Refer to => [ Wiper Motor Control Module, Deactivating Alternating Park Position Function ] Testing and Inspection.

- Let the wiper return to its park position and then turn off the ignition.

- Adjust the wiper blade park position.

Driver Side






Distance - A - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 30 mm.

- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the wiper arm.

- Wiper arms, removing, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.

- Tighten the threaded connection to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.

Passenger Side






Distance - B - between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 25 mm.

- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the wiper arm.

- Wiper arms, removing, refer to => [ Wiper Arms ] Service and Repair.

- Tighten the threaded connection to the tightening specification. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper System Overview ] Windshield Wiper System Overview.