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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRWIPER MOTOR WITH WIPER MOTOR CONTROL MODULE, THROUGH 05.2008
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Wiper Motor With Wiper Motor Control Module, Through 05.2008
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Wiper Motor With Wiper Motor Control Module, Through 05.2008
Wiper Motor with Wiper Motor Control Module, through 05.2008
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Pry lever (80-200)
Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.
The Wiper Motor Control Module (J400) is integrated in the windshield wiper motor.
Removing
Danger of damaging the plenum chamber cover.
• Coat the transition between the windshield and cowl panel trim - 2 - with some soapy water and carefully pull the cowl panel trim vertically out of the retainer on the windshield beginning at the edge of the window.
Danger of damaging the paint.
• Protect the fender from scratches with adhesive tape.
- Remove wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms ] Windshield Wiper Arms.
- Remove the spray nozzles - arrow -.
- Push the spray jet with the lines connected through the opening in the plenum chamber.
- Remove the rubber seal - 1 - in the plenum chamber - 2 -.
- Remove plenum chamber cover - 2 - by carefully removing cover from retainer on windshield.
- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 -.
- Lift the wiper arm frame with the linkage and wiper motor and remove it toward the left and out of the plenum chamber.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Install wiper motor with wiper frame in vehicle.
- Adjust wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting ] Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting.
Tightening Specifications
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.