Audi A3 Front Wiper Replacement

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Article Date: 19/05/21

Equipment needed for replacing the Wipers on the Audi A3

You will need to buy a set of Wiper Blades - My car uses the PINCH GRIP TYPE on the picture below. You will need to research the type yours uses before buying

Pinch Grip Wiper Blades

Replacing the Wiper blades on the Audi A3

This procedure shows you how to replace the Wiper blades on an Audi A3, it incorporates putting the wipers into the service position. Also how to replace the wipers which are a pinch grip type. There are various forms of wiper which can be fitted to most cars. So you will need to check what each version is. To replace the wipers, you will need an appropriate kit. The drivers side wiper is 24" and the passenger side wiper is 19"

Switching on ignition Audi A3 Turning off ignition Audi A3

Turn the ignition switch on without starting the car
Turn the ignition off without starting car

Wiper level up position Wiper lever down position Audi A3

Push down on the wiper stalk after the ignition is back off

Audi A3 service position view from Outside

The wipers will rise automatically into the service position. The bonnet covers the wipers normally which is why you use this mode

Pinch grip Wipers on Audi A3

To remove the old wipers, pinch the locking tabs to remove and push upwards whilst pulling outwards to unhook

Replacing wipers on Audi A3 Replaced wipers clipping back on Audi A3

To replace the wipers hook the top portion over the notch
Rotate the base of the wiper inwards and pull so it "snaps" into place

Ignition swich turn to live Audi A3 Stalk press on Audi A3 turning off service position Wipers down after replacing Audi A3

After the wipers have been replaced, turn the ignition on (without starting car)
Push once on the wiper stalk
The wipers will lower back down

Your wipers have now been replaced on the Audi A3, use the windscreen washers to test them out and make sure you haven't fitted them incorrectly