Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Removing
̈ Turn key in starter switch to position 1.
̈ Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II (
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 (arrow 1).
̈ Slide the wiper blade sideways out of
the retainer in the direction of arrow 2.
Installing
̈ Slide the wiper blade into the cutout on
the wiper arm.
̈ Rotate wiper blade into position paral-
lel to wiper arm.
̈ Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield.
!
To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward
when in the vertical position.
Warning! G
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.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.