Rear window wiper, servicing: Notes

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Notes
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NOTE: The following list refers to items in Fig 1.
  1. Wiper motor bracket 
  2. M6 bolt 
    • 5 N.m (44 in lb)
  3. Rubber washer 
  4. M6 bolt 
    • 5 N.m (44 in lb)
  5. Rear window wiper motor -V12- 
  6. Rubber wiper insert 
  7. Wiper blade 
  8. Retaining spring 
  9. Wiper arm 
  10. Cap 
  11. Spray nozzle 
  12. M8 nut 
    • 15 N.m (11 ft lb)
  13. Washer 
  14. M16 nut 
    • 7 N.m (62 in lb)
  15. Plastic washer 
  16. Rubber washer 
  17. Spacer ring 
  18. Connector tube for spray nozzle 
  19. Washer 
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Components
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