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Self-help -> Cleaning and replacing wiper blades for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

wiper lever down to bring the wiper arms back to the original position.  
NOTICE  
To avoid damage to the bonnet, windscreen and wiper arms:  
Lift the wiper arms only when in service position.  
Always place the wiper arms back on the windscreen before starting a journey.  
Cleaning and replacing wiper blades  
The factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the wiper blade moves  
quietly over the windscreen. If the graphite coating is damaged, the windscreen wiper will become louder.  
Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis.Rubbing wiper blades should be changed if damaged or  
cleaned if dirty →  
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Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Wiper blades are available from a correspondingly qualified  
workshop.  
Cleaning wiper blades  
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting (→ Wiper blades).  
2. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
3. Clean the wiper blades carefully using a damp sponge→  
4. Carefully place the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.  
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Changing the windscreen wiper blades  
Fig. 1 On the windscreen: Changing the windscreen wiper  
blades.  
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Release button.  
1. Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting (→ Wiper blades).  
2. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
3. Press and hold the release button and simultaneously pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow  
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→ Fig. 1  
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4. Insert a new wiper blade with thesame length and designonto the wiper arm. Push it on until it engages.  
5. Place the wiper arms carefully back onto the windscreen.  
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window  
Fig. 2 At the rear of the vehicle: Changing the rear window  
wiper blade.  
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Release button.  
1. When lifting a wiper arm, hold itonly in the area of the wiper blade mounting.  
2. Lift and fold back the wiper arm.  
3. Press and hold the release button→ Fig. 2  
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B
4. Tilt the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm→ Fig. 2  
at the same time. You may need to use some force to do this.  
and pull it off in the direction of the arrow  
5. Insert a new wiper blade with thesame length and designonto the wiper arm in the opposite direction of the  
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arrow. Push it on until it engages → Fig. 2  
. The wiper blade must be in folded-down position to do this  
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6. Carefully place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.  
WARNING  
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.  
Always change windscreen wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and no longer clean the windscreen  
properly.  
NOTICE  
Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers can scratch the windscreen.  
Do not use any detergents containing solvents, hard sponges or other sharp objects, as they can damage the  
graphite coating of the wiper blades during cleaning.  
Do not use nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to clean the windows.  
Exterior lighting in LED technology  
The exterior lighting may be designed in LED technology. Owners cannot replace the LEDs themselves. If some LEDs  
fail, this may be an indication that more elements are on the point of failure. In this case, have the light units checked  
and renewed if necessary at a correspondingly qualified workshop.  
It may be illegal to drive with defective lights of the exterior lighting.  
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