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Removing the Windscreen Wiper Motor on a Golf 4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003
Part: Windshield wipers

How to remove the front wiper motor on a Golf 4? Start by pulling the plastic lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard, then lift the bonnet and secure it. Remove the wiper arms: use a socket spanner to detach the wiper blade arms. Take off the grille located under the windscreen. Remove the plastic cover using the appropriate securing screws, disconnect the battery terminals, and take out the wiper motor. Replace the removed part with a new original one.

Updated on 13 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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