176 VW Golf & GTI Quick Reference Specication Book • September 2012
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specications
Component Nm
Front wiper arm mounting nuts 20
Rear wiper arm mounting nut 12
Telescopic cylinder for spray jets-to-front bumper cover 4.5
Windshield and headlamp washer uid reservoir-to-body 8
Windshield wiper motor-to-wiper frame and linkage
screws
8
Windshield wiper motor crank-to-windshield wiper motor
shaft
18
Wiper frame with linkage-to-body bolts 8
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specications
Component Fastener
size
Nm
Daytime running lamp and parking lamp
LED module-to-bumper
- 2
Fog lamp screws - 2
Headlamp housing M6 x 20 5
Headlamp power output stage screws - 1.4
HID headlamp ballast screws - 1.4
Shear bolts-to-steering column lock
housing
M8 x 20 15
1)
Steering column electronic systems control
module
- 1.5
Tail lamp assembly housing in rear lid nuts - 5
Tail lamps in side panel bolt
2)
- 2.5
1)
Approximate break-off torque.
2)
Install by hand all the way in.
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specications
Component Nm
Horn bracket to longitudinal member 20
Left footwell lamp and diagnostic socket-to-bracket screw 1.5
Wiring Tightening Specication
Component Nm
Instrument panel fuse panel bolts 4