reedsposer22
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So, I searched the forum for changing windshield wiper blades on the MK6 GTI and there was not much out there offering a comprehensive guide. Thus, here it is, all in one thread for you.
This issue came up the past weekend (4/26/14) because I was at dealer for a tire swap, and I asked if they would also replace my worn out wipers. They said yes, for the cheap Volkswagen fee of $45 dollars we will gladly do so. I said HELL NO to DAS RAPE and went to the forums here to see where people get cheap blades.
The cheapest blades and highly rated blades come from Amazon, you get two blades for ~$25, WAY cheaper than dealer! Link to them is here:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-3397118..._3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1398785666&sr=1-3
Here is picture of the box mine came in, they shipped in 3 days, install was super easy, and they have already made a huge difference in all this Chicago rain:
I searched the forums here and found this thread from 2010 on proper positioning of the blades for when you get ready:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4053&highlight=wiper+blade
Here is another thread started on 3/28/14 discussing replacing blades as well, although it is not a guide:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75299&highlight=wiper+blade
However, this video is GREAT, showing service position of the blades, and also showing how to change the blades:
http://youtu.be/bqZHbkcJJxo
This is such a simple maintence issue, however, I had NO idea how to do it without the forums and that video on youtube.
Motor on! Das Auto!
This issue came up the past weekend (4/26/14) because I was at dealer for a tire swap, and I asked if they would also replace my worn out wipers. They said yes, for the cheap Volkswagen fee of $45 dollars we will gladly do so. I said HELL NO to DAS RAPE and went to the forums here to see where people get cheap blades.
The cheapest blades and highly rated blades come from Amazon, you get two blades for ~$25, WAY cheaper than dealer! Link to them is here:
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-3397118..._3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1398785666&sr=1-3
Here is picture of the box mine came in, they shipped in 3 days, install was super easy, and they have already made a huge difference in all this Chicago rain:
I searched the forums here and found this thread from 2010 on proper positioning of the blades for when you get ready:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4053&highlight=wiper+blade
Here is another thread started on 3/28/14 discussing replacing blades as well, although it is not a guide:
http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75299&highlight=wiper+blade
However, this video is GREAT, showing service position of the blades, and also showing how to change the blades:
http://youtu.be/bqZHbkcJJxo
This is such a simple maintence issue, however, I had NO idea how to do it without the forums and that video on youtube.
Motor on! Das Auto!
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