Aero Wiper install T5.2

[The_Hawk]

For no apparent reason VW stopped installing Aero wipers in the new T5.2 and as far as I know they aren't even an option I've been getting to this since we first got the Van in 2010... but finally today (after picking up the parts yesterday I have my Aero wipers!

The old:


and the new:



For those that are interested the steps are pretty straight forward:

Put your wiper in the up position:


Pop the caps over the bolts:


Undo the bolts (13mm socket) and remove the wiper arms. As a safety tip, just like removing a steering wheel, it's worth leaving the nut on by thread or two while you loosen the arm since it can be on there pretty tight and will either come off hitting you in the face or hitting the bonnet and chipping that.

Install them in reverse order and enjoy.

Old vs New arms:


The needed parts:
7H6998002 - Wiper Blade Set
7H6955409 - Aero Wiper Arm
7H6955410 - Aero Wiper Arm (not sure which is left and which is right... but you need both )

(It looks like you can buy the blades individuals too: 7H5955425 - Wiper Blade (each))


Rear Wiper if you want to do them all at the same time:
7E0955425 - Aero wiper blade


At a shade over $200 from the dealers (even at the fleet rate) they weren't exactly cheap but you end up with a lower profile wiper which I think looks better than the stock unit or the aftermarket aero blade which fit the stock arms.

Pretty happy with 15 minutes work

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi there,

The aero wiper arms weren't on my 2008 Mulltivan either, although they were on some earlier models. I went the cheaper path a bought some Bosch Aero wipers and slotted them on to the existing existing wiper arms. They look OK and perform well. I think they were about $60 from memory. Currently 'free' with Windscreens O'brien if you have any windscreen work done.

Cheers, Scott

[The_Hawk]

The parts guy has to go back to '06 or maybe '05 before he found the parts

[YellowLemon]

Hi mate! Thanks for this awesome tip! VW Essendon Melbourne got me the parts in - the parts guy even mentioned he had never seen these "7H6" parts before - $236 all u, and future replacement blades will be $61 - that's actually cheaper than I can get the aftermarket "TRICO" aero blades that fit on the old arm mounts.

I've attached the receipt in case that helps future aspiring aero upgraderers

[The_Hawk]

Great timing! I need to replace my blades now so was going to look up the part number... This makes that easy

[Zaskar]

aside from the aesthetic, is there any advantage to the aero?

[Umai Naa!!]

They do have a better contact with the screen, and less prone to shudder.

I'm planning on retro-fitting them to mine.

[YellowLemon]

They theoretically improve the aerodynamics in the aerodynamically busy/ complex cowl area* ... which leads to an improved fuel efficiency. Used to be standard until VW cheaped out and decided they could save fifty cents using the old style wipers.

*This is also the reason many VW's etc require putting the wipers in the "service" position before you clean your windshield etc,... if you just try to fold them up they scratch the bonnet edge! Allegedly keeping the wipers 'under' the bonnet improved fuel usage.

[The_Hawk]

aside from the aesthetic, is there any advantage to the aero?

As has been said, they contact better and cleaner and seem to give a superior wipe. I've never had any stuttering at all with them either.

Even a year or so on when the old ones with be starting to get a little patchy they still wipe perfectly. The little indicator on the wiper blades tells we they should be replaced (something I will do soon enough), but they still seem to be working just fine.

[fransnz]

Thanks The_Hawk and YellowLemon for the guide and part numbers.
Got my parts today and fitted amazing the difference its made