Get Do it yourself -> Windshield wiper blades Guide for Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Seventh Generation (2017-2020)

Fig. 193 Contents of the vehicle tool kit.

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

The contents of the vehicle tool kit depend on the vehicle's equipment. The following describes the maximum contents.

Contents of the vehicle tool kit⇒ Fig. 193ꢀ

Screwdriver with a hexagonal socket in the handle for removing or inserting previously loosened wheel bolts. The screwdriver blade is reversible. The

screwdriver may be stored under the lug wrench (if equipped).

Adapter for anti-theft wheel bolts (if equipped). Volkswagen recommends that you always carry the adapter for the wheel bolts in the vehicle along with the

vehicle tool kit. The code number of the wheel bolt lock is imprinted on the front of the adapter. If lost, a replacement adapter can be ordered using this number.

Record the code number of the wheel bolt lock and store it separately from the vehicle.

Screw-in towing eye.

Hubcap puller clip for removing hubcaps, full wheel covers, or wheel bolt caps.

Jack (if equipped). Before putting the jack back in the foam insert, be sure to completely crank the jack down to its original position.

Lug wrench (if equipped).

Crank (if equipped).

Maintaining the vehicle jack

The vehicle jack requires no regular maintenance. If necessary, apply multi-purpose grease to the joints of the vehicle jack.

Windshield wiper blades

Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 194 Windshield wiper in service position.

In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the windshield ⇒ Fig. 194ꢀ. The wipers are moved to the service position as follows:

The engine hood must be closed ⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ.

Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again.

Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly when the ignition is off.

Wipers move into service position.

Lifting the wiper blades and tilting them away from the windshield

Put the wiper arms in service position ⇒ ꢀ.

Do not handle the wiper blades, handle the wiper arms only at the attachment above the wiper blades.

Carefully fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield before driving! Switch the ignition on and press the windshield wiper lever down brieﬂy. The wiper arms move

back to their original position.

NOTE

To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service

position.

Always carefully fold the windshield wiper arms down against the windshield before driving the vehicle.

The windshield wiper arms can be moved to the service position only when the vehicle is not moving.

Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades

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Fig. 195 Changing the windshield wiper blades.

Fig. 196 Changing the rear window wiper blades.

Factory-installed wiper blades have a graphite coating. The graphite coating lets the wiper blades glide smoothly over the windshield. If this coating is worn or

damaged, the wipers may grab or squeak.

Check all wiper blades regularly. Wiper blades that grab and squeak must be replaced if worn or damaged and cleaned if dirty

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Replace worn or damaged wiper blades immediately. Replacement blades may be purchased from any authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen

Service Facility.

Lifting and tilting windshield wiper arms

Move the front wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away from the windshield ⇒ Windshield wipers and washerꢀ.

It is not possible to lift the front wiper arms away from the windshield when they are not in the service position.

When lifting or replacing a wiper blade on a window, grip it only by its mounting and not by the blade itself.

Cleaning the wiper blades

Move the front wiper arms to the service position and lift them away from the windshield.

Do not handle the wiper blades; handle the wiper arms only at the attachment above the wiper blades.

Using a soft cloth, carefully remove dust and dirt from the wiper blades.

If the blades are very dirty, carefully clean them with a damp sponge or cloth

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

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Changing the front windshield wiper blades

Move the front wiper arms to the service position.

Lift the wiper arms away from the windshield. Do not handle the wiper blades; handle the wiper arms only at the attachment above the wiper blades.

With one hand, press and hold the release button ⇒ Fig. 195①ꢀ.

With the other hand, hold the wiper blade at the attachment point and pull it straight up and out in the direction of the arrow. This may require moderate force.

Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow until it latches.

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

Changing the rear window wiper blade

Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window.

Do not handle the wiper blade; handle the wiper arm only at the attachment above the wiper blade.

Lift the wiper arm away from the rear window in the direction of arrow Ⓐ ⇒ Fig. 196ꢀ.

Press and hold the release button ⇒ Fig. 196①ꢀ.

Pull off the wiper blade in the direction of arrow Ⓑ. This may require moderate force.

Install a new wiper blade of the same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 196Ⓑꢀ until it latches.

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the window.

WARNING

Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.

Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently.

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NOTE

Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield and the rear window.

Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades.

Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.

To help prevent damage to the engine hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service

position.

Replacing light bulbs

Introduction to the subject

In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:

⇒ Indicator lightꢀ

Changing a light bulb requires a certain amount of skill. Therefore, Volkswagen recommends having the light bulb changed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Special training and knowledge are generally required when other vehicle parts must be disassembled to replace a bulb

You should always keep a box in the vehicle with all the replacement bulbs required for trafﬁc safety. Replacement bulbs are available from your authorized

Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The laws of some countries explicitly require you to have replacement bulbs in the vehicle.

Driving with outside lights that do not work may be against the law.

Additional light bulb speciﬁcations

Some factory-installed light bulbs in the headlights or the rear lights may have different speciﬁcations than conventional light bulbs. Speciﬁcations are on the glass

bulb or on the metal base.

WARNING

Crashes and other accidents can happen when you cannot see the road ahead and when you cannot be seen by other motorists.

WARNING

Improper replacement of burned out headlights and other light bulbs can cause serious personal injury.

Stop! Always read and heed the WARNINGS before doing any work in the engine compartment ⇒ In the engine compartmentꢀ. The engine compartment of

any motor vehicle is a potentially dangerous area, and work in this area can lead to serious personal injury.

HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights get power from a high voltage source that can cause severe personal injury and even death if handled

improperly.

H7 bulbs and HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights are under high pressure and can explode if handled improperly.

Always let a burned out light bulb cool down before replacing it.

Never replace a light bulb unless you are familiar with all of the necessary procedures. In particular, never remove a headlight unless you know exactly how

to carry out the job and have the correct tools and light bulbs.

If you are uncertain about what to do, have the work performed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another

qualified workshop. Serious personal injury may result from improperly performed work.

We strongly recommend that you always have HID – High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) headlights and H7 bulbs replaced by a qualified technician.

Do not touch the glass of light bulbs with your bare hands. Fingerprints left on the bulb evaporate due to the heat when the bulb is switched on and cause

the reflector to cloud.

There are sharp edges on and around the headlight housing in the engine compartment and the rear light housing. Wear hand protection if you replace

bulbs.

NOTE

After replacing a headlight bulb or other light bulb, always make sure that the rubber covers or plastic caps have been properly and securely reinstalled to help

prevent water from getting into the electrical connections and the headlight housing and damaging the electrical system.

Individual LEDs cannot be replaced. Contact your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Indicator light

Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first ⇒ Introduction to the subjectꢀ

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