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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 23 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS (SPORTWAGEN))92 WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONWINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Windshield Wiper System Overview
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Windshield Wiper System Overview
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Nut
- 20 Nm
- Windshield Wiper
- Removal and installation, refer to JOINT-FREE WIPER BLADES, FRONT .
- Adjusting park position, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES, ADJUSTING PARK POSITION .
- Wiper Arms
- Removal and installation, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .
- Screw
- 8 Nm
- Wiper Frame With Linkage
- Removal and installation, refer to DISCONNECT THE CONNECTOR -1- .
- Windshield Wiper Motor -V- with Wiper Motor Control Module -J400-
- For removing and installing wiper frame, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR -V- .
- Wiper Motor Control Module -J400- Coding/Deactivating the APP Function, refer to WIPER MOTOR CONTROL MODULE -J400-, DEACTIVATING APP FUNCTION .
- Rubber Grommet In The Bulkhead
- Note installation instructions, refer to WHILE INSTALLING, SECURING PIN -2- OF WIPER FRAME MUST BE INSERTED INTO GROMMET -1- ON BULKHEAD .
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- Windshield wiper motor -V- bolts to the wiper frame with linkage - 8 Nm
- Windshield wiper motor crank to windshield wiper motor shaft: 18 Nm
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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.