Changing wiper blades on 2008 Passat

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I recently had to replace the wiper blades on my 2008 Passat. The actual replacement of the blades was made really easy when I discovered that if you place the key in the ignition so that the lights come on (you don't need to start the car) and then you very briefly touch the wiper control arm down to its end stop and quickly release it, the wipers come up to a perfect vertical position and stay there allowing you to change the blades very easily.

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