Replacing Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual

Replacing Wiper Blades

For safety reasons, remove key from
steering lock before replacing wiper
blade, otherwise the motor can
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety
tab down (1), push wiper blade
downward (2) and remove.
Installation:
Press down safety tab of new wiper
blade. Insert wiper blade between the
tabs (3) on the wiper arm. Then press
safety tab upward until it locks in
place.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper
arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is
properly installed. An improperly
installed blade may cause windshield
damage.
Headlamp Wiper Blades
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety
tab (1) down and remove wiper blade
at guide pin (2, arrow).
Installation:
Press safety tab (1) down and insert the
guide pin (2) into the wiper arm.
Release safety tab, the wiper blade
engages.
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