Windshield Wiper System Overview

2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Windshield Wiper System Overview
Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper System Overview
GWWN92-10387Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Mounting Nuts, Wiper Arm To Linkage 
    • 20 Nm
  2. Windshield Wiper 
  3. Wiper Arms 
  4. Bolts For Wiper Frame With Linkage To Body 
    • 8 Nm
  5. Wiper Frame With Linkage 
  6. Windshield Wiper Motor -V- with Wiper Motor Control Module -J400- 
  7. Rubber Grommet In The Bulkhead 
  • Screws, windshield wiper motor to wiper frame and linkage - 8 Nm.
  • Windshield wiper motor crank to windshield wiper motor shaft - 18 Nm.
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