Get Exterior care and cleaning -> Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

Removing snow

Remove snow from all windows and outside mirrors with an appropriate brush.

Removing ice

The best way to remove ice is with a deicer spray. When using an ice scraper always scrape in one

direction, never back and forth. Dirt can scratch the glass when moving the scraper backward.

WARNING

Dirty or fogged up windows reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe

injuries.

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Don't drive until you have clear visibility through all windows.

Remove ice, snow and condensation from all inside and outside window surfaces.

NOTICE

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Never mix recommended cleaning agents with other cleaning agents in the windshield

washer reservoir. If you do, this could cause sediments or other by-products that can clog the

windshield wiper nozzles.

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Never use warm or hot water to remove snow and ice from windows and mirrors. This could

cause the glass to crack!

The heating elements for the rear defroster are on the inside of the rear window. Do not put

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stickers over the heating elements on the inside of the rear window and never clean the inside

of the windows with corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals that could damage

the heating elements.

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Antennas installed on the insides of windows can be damaged by abrasive objects or by

corrosive or acidic cleaning agents or other chemicals. Do not place any stickers on the

windshield-integrated antenna and never clean the antenna with corrosive or acidic cleaning

agents or other chemicals.

Cleaning and changing the windshield wiper blades

Fig. 187 Changing the windshield wiper blades.

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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 ⇒ꢀ

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 wiper arms to the service position before lifting them away from the windshield Windshield

wiper and washer.

It is not possible to lift the 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

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Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.

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

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

Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

Changing wiper blades

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Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.

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Press and hold the release button ⇒ꢀfig. 187 (1).

While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade 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.

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Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.

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.

NOTICE

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Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield.

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

the wiper blades.

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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.

Waxing and polishing vehicle paint

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

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