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12.10 Body electrical system
13.3a Disconnect the wiring plug . . . 13.3b . . . unscrew the mounting
bracket bolts . . .
13.3c . . . and withdraw the motor
assembly from the tailgate
3 Disconnect the wiring plug, then unscrew
the mounting bracket bolts and withdraw the
motor assembly (see illustrations). Note the
location of any spacers and recover the
rubber grommet from the tailgate.
4 If necessary, unscrew the bolts and remove
the wiper motor from the mounting bracket
(see illustration). Inspect the rubbers for
signs of damage or deterioration and renew if
necessary.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Washer system reservoir
1 Remove the battery as described in
Chapter 5. Note: Make sure you know the
anti-theft code for the radio so that you can
re-activate if on refitting.
2 Disconnect the wiring connector and the
hose(s) from the washer pump.
3 Slacken and remove the mounting nuts and
lift the reservoir upwards and out of position.
On models equipped with headlight washers it
will be necessary to disconnect the wiring
connector and washer hose from the
headlight pump as the reservoir is removed.
Wash off any spilt fluid with cold water.
4 Refitting is the reverse of removal ensuring
that the washer hose(s) are securely
connected.
13.4 Tailgate wiper motor mounting
on the bracket
Washer pump
5 Empty the contents of the reservoir or be
prepared for fluid spillage as the pump is
removed.
6 Remove the battery as described in
Chapter 5. Note: Make sure you know the
anti-theft code for the radio so that you can
re-activate it on refitting.
7 Disconnect the wiring connector and
washer hose(s) from the pump.
8 Carefully ease the pump out from the
reservoir and recover its sealing grommet.
Wash off any spilt fluid with cold water.
9 Refitting is the reverse of removal, using a
new sealing grommet if the original one shows
signs of damage or deterioration. Refill the
reservoir and check the pump grommet for
leaks.
Windscreen washer jets
10 With the bonnet open first remove the
plastic cover from the plenum chamber.
Reach under the grille at the bottom of the
windscreen and disconnect the washer hose
from the base of the jet. Where necessary,
also disconnect the wiring connector from the
jet. Carefully ease the jet out from the grille,
taking great care not to damage the
paintwork.
11 On refitting, securely connect the jet to
the hose and clip it into position in the grille;
where necessary also reconnect the wiring
connector. Check the operation of the jet. If
necessary adjust the nozzle using a pin,
aiming the spray to a point slightly above the
centre of the swept area. Finally refit the
plastic cover to the plenum chamber.
Washer system reservoir
1 Refer to Section 14. Two pumps are fitted
to the reservoir, the larger one being the
headlight washer pump.
Washer pump
2 Remove the washer reservoir as described
in paragraph 1.
3 Carefully ease the pump out from the
reservoir and recover its sealing grommet.
Wash off any spilt fluid with cold water.
4 Refitting is the reverse of removal, using a
new sealing grommet if the original one shows
signs of damage or deterioration. Refill the
reservoir and check the pump grommet for
leaks.
Washer jets
5 If necessary for improved access to the jet
retaining nut, remove the front bumper as
described in Chapter 11.
6 Disconnect the washer tubing then unscrew
the mounting nut and remove the jet from the
bumper.
7 Refitting is the reverse of removal making
sure that the washer jets are correctly aimed
at the headlight.
Note: The following removal and refitting
procedure is for the range of radio/cassette
units which VW fit as standard equipment.
Removal and refitting procedures of nonstandard
radio/cassettes will differ slightly.
Removal
Early (pre 1994) models
1 The radio/cassette players fitted prior to
1994 have DIN standard fixings. Two special
tools, obtainable from most car accessory
shops, are required for removal. Alternatively
suitable tools can be fabricated from 3 mm
diameter wire, such as welding rod.