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Audi A3 8V Rear Wiper Blade Delete

Fits: Audi A3 8V

Please note we will not take responsibility for any damage caused during or after installation. This part has been tested with daily use in rainy England for the past year and has been assembled by hand to ensure proper functionality.

Tools and materials

  • 13 mm socket and ratchet
  • T20 Torx bit
  • Trim tool
  • 10 mm socket
  • Adhesive (supplied)

Steps

  1. Step 1

    Flip up the wiper arm cover, loosen the 13mm nut with a ratchet and remove the wiper arm.

    Audi A3 8V rear wiper arm with the cover lifted to reach the 13mm nut
  2. Step 2

    Remove the warning triangle from the tailgate trim, then remove the two T20 screws holding the interior panel.

    Audi A3 8V tailgate trim with the warning triangle removed to reach the T20 screws
  3. Step 3

    Using a trim tool, carefully unclip and remove the interior tailgate trim to gain access to the inside of the tailgate.

    Audi A3 8V tailgate with the interior trim removed
  4. Step 4

    Disconnect the washer line and unplug the electrical connector from the wiper motor.

    Audi A3 8V rear wiper motor with the washer line and electrical connector
  5. Step 5

    Remove the three 10mm nuts holding the wiper motor in place and lift the motor out. While you're here, it's a good idea to loosen the surrounding cables so they're out of the way.

    Audi A3 8V tailgate with the rear wiper motor removed
  6. Step 6

    Apply the adhesive around the hole in the glass and insert the blanking disc. Make sure you remove the protective film from the outside face of the disc.

    Factory Delete blanking plug bonded into the Audi A3 8V rear glass
  7. Step 7

    Clean the glass and you're done.

    Audi A3 8V hatchback and Sportback rear three quarter view with smoothed tailgate, fits 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

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