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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2009A6 BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 42 (ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT)92 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SYSTEMWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
2009 Audi A6 Base

Windshield wiper system, removing and installing

2009 Audi A6 BaseSECTION Windshield wiper system, removing and installing
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Pry Lever 80-200
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  • Removal lever 80-200
Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331
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  • VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or 5 - 50 Nm equivalent)

Removing 

Fig 3: Identifying Plenum Chamber Cover & Removing Rubber Seal
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  • Remove rubber seal of plenum chamber cover in direction of - arrow  -.
  • Remove plenum chamber cover - 1  - to front.

Wiper arms, removing 

  • Actuate touch-wipe function and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
Fig 4: Removing Securing Clips And Cowl
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  • Use screwdriver to pry off caps - 3  -.
  • Loosen nuts - 4  - (do not remove).
  • Loosen wiper arms - 2  - from wiper shaft by tilting slightly.
  • Remove nuts completely and remove wiper arms.
NOTE:
  • Should wiper arms be difficult to remove, use appropriate puller.
  • Remove retaining clips - 1  - and detach cowl panel grille - 5  -.

Wiper assembly, removing 

Fig 5: Removing Screws And Cover From E-Box In Plenum Chamber
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  • Remove cover for electronics box in plenum chamber - arrows  -.
Fig 6: Identifying Wiper Linkage And Wiper Frame
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  • Pry off wiper linkage - 2  - from ball head using lever 80-200.
  • Remove crank from wiper motor.
  • Unclip pipe/hose guides at wiper frame.
  • Remove bolts - arrows  - and detach entire wiper frame - 1  -.
  • Disconnect electrical connection.

Wiper motor, removing fom frame 

Fig 7: Identifying Wiper Motor And Wiper Frame
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  • Remove bolts - arrows  - and remove wiper motor from wiper frame.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Fig 8: Identifying Wiper Motor And Wiper Frame
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  • Secure wiper motor without crank to wiper frame - arrows  -.
  • Reconnect electrical connectors at wiper motor.
  • Fit wiper motor with wiper frame in vehicle and loosely install bolts.
Fig 9: Pressing Wiper Linkage In To Stop And Tightening Bolts In Sequence
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  • Press wiper linkage in to stop in direction of - arrow  - and tighten bolt - 1  -.
  • Then tighten bolts - 2  - and - 3  - in sequence.
  • Actuate touch-wipe function and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
CAUTION:
  • Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.