Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 - Manual (Page 344)

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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Removing wiper blades
̈ Fold the wiper arm forward.
1 Safety tab
2 Wiper blade
3 Wiper arm
4 Attachment link
Warning!
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For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch before
replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the mo-
tor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.
!
Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
The wiper with air spoiler should be
mounted on the driver’s side
For your convenience, you should have
this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.