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How to Remove the Wiper Motor on Volkswagen Passat B5

Model: Volkswagen Passat 3BG, B5 - Years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Power window motor

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In this video tutorial, you will see how to remove the front wiper motor on a Volkswagen Passat B5. First, open the bonnet of your car and remove the cap from the wiper arm by unscrewing the bolt found underneath, then remove the arm along with the wiper; next, remove the plastic cover and unscrew the fastening bolts of the window mechanism, as illustrated in the video.

At this point, you can remove the entire mechanism and consequently the wiper motor; simply remove it and replace it with the new one!


Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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