Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades

Fig. 142 Variants A and B: Changing the
windscreen wiper blades. Variants B and C: Changing the rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe factory-fitted windscreen/window wiper blades are
coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the windscreen 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 .
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Windscreen wiper blades
can be bought from a qualified workshop.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Note for the front windscreen wiper: move the wiper arms to
the service position before lifting them .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade
mounting.
- Clean the windscreen wiper blade carefully using a damp cloth .
- Place the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades (Variant A)
- Move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade
mounting.
- Press and hold the release button and simultaneously pull off the wiper
blade in the direction of the arrow.
- Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design
onto the wiper arm. Push it on until it engages.
- Place the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen.
Changing the windscreen or rear-window wiper blades (Variant B)
- Note for the front windscreen wiper: move the wiper arms
to the service position before lifting them .
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade
mounting.
- Press and hold release button and push off the wiper blade in the direction
of the arrow at the same time. Then unhook the wiper blade and take it off in
the opposite direction to the arrow.
- Push a new wiper blade of the same length and design slightly
in the direction of the arrow and hook it onto the wiper arm again. Next, pull
the windscreen wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow until it engages.
- Carefully push the windscreen wiper arm back onto the windscreen or rear
window.
Changing the rear-window wiper blade (Variant C)
- When lifting a wiper arm hold it only by the wiper blade
mounting.
- Press and hold down the release button and then pull the wiper blade upwards
in the direction of the arrow Ⓐ and pull it off in the direction of the arrow
Ⓑ. You may need to use some force to do this.
- Insert a new wiper blade with the same length and design
on to the wiper arm against the direction of the arrow. Push it on until it
engages Ⓑ. The windscreen wiper blade must be in a tilted position Ⓐ to do this.
- Place the wiper arm back onto the rear window.

WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of
accidents and severe injuries.
- Therefore, 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.
- Detergents containing solvents, hard sponges and other sharp objects can
damage the graphite coating.
- Do not use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products
to clean the windows.
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