Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual: Windshield wiper service position

Fig. 88 Windshield wiper in service
position.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒

Introduction
to the subject
Service position
In the service position, the wiper arms can be lifted away from the windshield
⇒ Fig. 88 . The wipers are moved to the service position as follows:
- The engine hood must be closed ⇒ Preparations for working in the engine
compartment .
- Switch the ignition off, turn it on briefly, and then off again.
- Press the windshield wiper lever down briefly ⇒ Fig. 86④ when the ignition
is off.
- Wipers move into service position.
Carefully fold the wiper arms back onto the windshield before driving! Switch
the ignition on and press the windshield wiper lever down briefly ⇒ Fig. 86④ . The
wiper arms move back to their original 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.

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.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to the subject
Wiper performance in different situations:
Whe ...
Fig. 89 Windshield wiper lever: Adjusting
rain sensor Ⓐ.
Fig. 90 Sensitive rain sensor surface.
Read and follow the introductory information and
safety information first⇒Introduction
to th ...
See More:
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual > Seat Frames: Front Seats
Tools
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Airbag Lockout Adapter - VAS6281-
Airbag Lockout Adapter -VAS6282-
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Engine and Gearbox Bracket VAS6095A -VAS6095A-
Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-
Assembly Tool -33 ...
Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual
Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual
© 2018-2025 Copyright www.vwtiguan.org - 0.0758