Replace Windshield Wiper Blade on Audi A3

This video is a step-by-step instructional video on how to change or replace the wiper blades on an Audi.
The car shown is a 2009 Audi A3. This video applies to other years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013) and other Audi models.
Wiper Size (years 2007-2013): Passenger (19 inch), Driver (24 inch). Recommend Bosch brand for ease.
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Disclaimer - The content of this video is available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice. I do my best to provide accurate and complete information, however, I assume no liability for any property or personal damage that may arise from any of the information contained in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Handy Val, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Handy Val always recommends safe practices.

[@shyamlynn243]

Thanks to you my wiper changeover was sucessfull without any breakage. I had frozen snow and ice on my car so i used a heatgun to melt the ice before removal. Excelent tip on the cardboard or carpet as windshield protection! Kudos and thanks again.

[@hashmohamad2703]

Great video. A tip for this car is to put your key in the ignition and turn it one click. Then press the wiper lever down once. The wiper blades move half way across the windscreen and can be easily lifted away without damaging the paint on the bonnet. Do NOT do this if there are no wiper blades already fitted. The metal wiper holder will scratch the windscreen

[@HandyVal]

Great tip! Thank you.

[@vrdubb0221]

First time watching one of your videos. I loved it, you remind me of one of those patient teachers that all the students love. Happy holidays.

[@HandyVal]

Thank you. Much appreciate the great feedback and the encouragement it gives me to keep making more of these videos. All the best this holiday season!

[@SteveLippitt]

Thank you so much - love the towel / carpet advice: makes sense and could save a lot of grief! Thanks to you I successfully changed both front wipers on my A3 in no time!

[@HandyVal]

Thank you! I appreciate the positive feedback.

[@kaelapeterson9117]

thank you for posting this video. very helpful!

[@njkim0909]

Thank you. Your video is very helpful.

[@jakubborgosz3935]

Buddy I'm gonna give you an advice if you wanna put the front wipers in service position ( they move to the top and if u wanna replace front wiper blades you don.t have to open the hood or sth) if u wanna turn on service position you have to turn on the engine turn it off and put the wipers lever to the bottom and they move to the top. Nice DIY movies greetings from Poland ;) . Nice Audi with 2.0 Turbo Stratified Injection i like it so much.

[@HandyVal]

Thanks for the comment. Your advice is valid and it works. I mention it in the video but don’t elaborate further as the specific procedure varies by model year. And I wanted the video to apply to as many Audi as possible. My Audi is certainly a real workhorse. It’s on its 15th Canadian winter! Thanks for watching my videos. Much appreciate and I love the International Audi community!

[@engr1008]

It's the best . Thank you.

[@shyannelawrence2941]

Easy peasy lemon squeeze👀 thanks👍🏽

[@sheep-pj5nt]

If you want to put wipers into service position, turn ignition on, then turn it off, then press down on the wiper stalk once, it will go half way up for to change them. Then turn ignition on and press down on wiper stalk and it goes back to normal position. Simples :-) 😀

[@HandyVal]

Thanks. That's the textbook way of setting the wipers. And it works great, but some model years have different ways of setting the service position. And for some years, it can be a bit of pain.

[@lucavalenti6845]

Thank you so much!!! great video

[@HandyVal]

You’re welcome. I’m glad I can help.

[@eugenejordan8466]

Thanks....saved me a mental breakdown ...😀

[@HandyVal]

Haha. Thank you. I’m happy to help out!

[@Petamorava]

Thank You

[@HandyVal]

My pleasure. Happy to help as much as possible.

[@TON-618_]

Thank you! Bought my first car and the wipers are screwed up! Lol. Got the rubber part ripped and flying all over the place

[@HandyVal]

Congrats on your first car! I hope you are now seeing more clearly with newly installed wipers.

[@lo-fivibes96]

The reason you can’t lift the wiper very far is cause you didn’t set the wipers to “service mode”. You do it in the computer menu. Look for wipers, use the wiper stock buttons on the side to select “service”. The wipers will move to the middle of the windshield and you’ll be able to lift them without breaking anything. 🤓.

[@HandyVal]

I agree. For some of the newer models using the service mode makes for a slightly easier removal. For some years of Audi getting the service mode is complicated, like for my 2009. I point this out in the video. Thanks for sharing . Viewers will find it helpful.

[@MickyOh]

You can also do it by turning the ignition on then off again and hitting the wipers 'on'

[@timc.911]

@@HandyVal I have a 2006 A3 Sportback and it's not complicated. Simply activate the ignition by turning the key and then shut it off. Push down on the wiper stock once. It goes into "service mode". Piece of cake.

[@timc.911]

@@MickyOh exactly.

[@stearless]

@@timc.911 what do you mean push down on it? press it down and hold or just tap it once?

[@jdp22960]

Not sure what year they added this feature, but on my 2012 A3, you can do to the settings on the dash and turn on “service mode” for the wiper blades, and the car will bring them part way up the windshield. This way you can clear the hood, and life the wiper blade arms up without any issues.

[@HandyVal]

That seems easy for that model year. Thanks.

[@udi4997]

what is the number of the adapter? I have 2, 3, 4, and 6... none look like yours. Great video - the only one I've seen that actually shows how to replace the wipers.

[@HandyVal]

The Bosch wipers already come pre-loaded with the right connector and it is a #2. So it looks like you have a 2. Focus your attention on the #2 and it should hopefully work out. I hope this helps. Let me know.

[@aquaticaaficionado2004]

Don't play the games with the hood. Use the computer and put your wipers in the service position. . .

[@HandyVal]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment. In the video I show an alternate way to the service position. The service position works great, but some model years have different ways of setting the service position. And for some years, it's not straightforward at all and can it can be frustrating. It's for this reason, I show the hood way of changing the wipers.

[@martiszx]

LMAO teaching others but don't know anything about wipers service mode.

[@HandyVal]

Thanks. Early in the video I mention the operating manual’s way of positioning the wipers. The service method works great, but most some model years have different ways of setting the service position. And for some years it’s a bit of pain.