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Replacing the Windscreen Wiper Motor on the Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo MK IV, Polo IV, Polo 4, MK 4, 9N - Years 2001-2009

Today's guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the wiper motor and mechanism on the Volkswagen Polo. First, open the bonnet and disconnect the battery; then remove the seal at the top and take off the plastic cover, as illustrated in the video. Next, unscrew the fixing screws of the wiper mechanism, removing the wipers first; then disconnect the electrical connector of the wiper motor, replacing it with a new one if necessary!

Updated on 9 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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