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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2018A5 QUATTRO PRESTIGE, 2D CONVERTIBLEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 111 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS)92 WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMWINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible

Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting

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Procedure

NOTE:

If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed. Otherwise, the voltage supply of the wiper motor will be interrupted.

-- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Activate "one-tap wiping" and let the wiper motor run into its end position.

NOTE:

Every second time the wiper motor is switched off, it returns the wiper arms to a slightly lower rest position, thus tipping the wiper blade lips the other way.

To do so, the windshield wiper motor moves the wiper arms farther down than to rest position and then a bit up again. This lower rest position must not be used to adjust the wiper crank.

Only use end position where wiper arms run directly into the end position with no understroke. Activate "One-touch wiping" again if necessary.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Position the wiper arm with wiper blade installed at the wiper axle.

-- Align the wiper blade tip -2- on the lower edge of the windshield -1- to the cowl panel trim -3- :

Fig 1: Identifying Dimensions

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	A3	A3 Sedan	A3 Convertible
Dimension -a- in mm.	26⁺¹⁰	24⁺¹⁰	24⁺¹⁰
Dimension -b- in mm	21⁺¹⁰	26⁺¹⁰	26⁺¹⁰

-- Tighten the nuts -2- on the windshield wiper arms -1-.

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-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Activate "one-tap wiping" and let the windshield wiper arms run into their end position.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Check the position of the wiper arms one more time and adjust if necessary.

-- Press the caps -arrows- onto the wiper arms.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.