Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 387)

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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Installing wiper blades
1 Installing
2 Tabs
3 Attachment
4 Guide tab
5 Cover
̈ Slide the wiper blade into
attachment 3 in direction of
arrow 1.
̈ Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed
under cover 5 when fully inserting the
wiper blade into attachment 3.
̈ Let tabs 2 latch in into both recesses
of attachment 3.
̈ Check if the wiper blade is securely
fastened.
̈ Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm
when folding it back.
!
Never open the hood when the wiper
arms are 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 sure the wiper blades are proper-
ly installed. Improperly installed wiper
blades may cause windshield damage.
For your convenience, you should have
this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.