Mercedes-Benz 2003 E-Class - Manual (Page 337)

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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Removal
̈ Turn key in starter switch to position 1.
̈ Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II (
୴ page 47).
̈ With wiper arm in the vertical position
(see above), turn key in starter switch
to position 0.
̈ Fold the wiper arm forward.
You should hear it snap into place.
̈ Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to
wiper arm.
̈ Slide the wiper blade sideways out of
the retainer.
Installation
̈ Slide wiper blade onto wiper arm until
it locks in place.
̈ Rotate wiper blade into position paral-
lel to wiper arm.
̈ Fold wiper arm back so that blade rests
on windshield.
!
To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward
when in the vertical position.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, remove key from starter
switch before replacing a wiper blade, other-
wise the motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
!
Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.