How to Change Trico 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Wiper Blades

1. Buy your new Trico® Tech Beam Blade wipers

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   • Just smooth consistently safe windshield wiping for your Volkswagen Golf R
   • Buy your Trico® Tech Beam Blade wipers for your 2018 Volkswagen Golf R $24.99 ea.

   

2. Prepare your Volkswagen Golf R for an easier wiper change

   Turn ON your wipers then turn off your Volkswagen Golf R when the wipers are at their mid-way point on your windshield
   

3. Lift your wipers up from the windshield

   With your wipers stopped midway on your windshield it should be easy to lift your wipers up and away from your windshield.
   Your old wipers should stick out, away, from your windshield. Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process.

   

4. Before you remove old wiper blades

   Be sure to take note of which new blade length goes on which side.
   Measure or just compare old blade length to the new Trico® wiper blades.
   Then place the new blades on the correct side.

5. Confirm you have a Narrow Push Button wiper arm

   A penny will NOT fit in the end of a Narrow Push Button wiper arm.

   

6. Remove old wiper blades

   Your 2018 Volkswagen Golf R has a "Narrow" 19mm Push Button attachment for the windshield wipers. Press the tab or button. Then slide it off the old wiper.
   
   
   Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the push button.

7. Connect the new Trico® Tech Beam Blade wipers

   You should have a "Narrow" 19mm Push Button Attachment on your 2018 Volkswagen Golf R
   With this arm type it is necessary to remove the preattached adaptor on the wiper blade.
   
   1. Identify the release tabs for the preattached adapter.
   These tabs are labeled [PRESS] are are located at the back of the adapter.
   
   
   2. Pinch the tabs at the back of the adaptor, then rotate it up to a 35 degree angle.
   While squeezing the [PRESS] areas lift the adapter until it diesengages from the blade. Discard it.
   
   
   
   3. Now locate adapter "BC" and rotate it to a 35 degree angle.
   Lower the adapter on to the pin until it CLICKS in place.
   
   Adapter BC Must Lock on to the blade before proceeding to the next step.
   
   4. Press the tab on the front of adapter "B"
   Lift Shim C off of adaptor B and discard it.
   
   
   5. Now pull the blade into the underside of the arm.
   
   
   6. The button on the top of the adapttor MUST LOCK into the hold on the top of the arm.
   
   
   7. Now do the same steps on the other wiper arm.
   
   

8. Check all connections...

   Double check that wiper blades and adapters are locked on to the wiper arms.
   Remove any wiper blade plastic covers.

9. Lower wipers back down to their functional positions.

   Carefully lower your new wipers down to your windshield. Discard old wipers and packaging material.
   

Congratulations! You just installed new Trico® Tech Beam Blade wipers on your 2018 Volkswagen Golf R!

Having Trouble?

If you have a different AttachType than what we have listed please select the wiper arm type that best matches your vehicle:

22mm WIDE