Replacing The Wiper Blade - Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL X166 Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
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Installing the wiper blades
X
Position the new wiper blade in the retainer
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the opposite direction to the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
X
Make sure that wiper blade is seated
correctly.
X
Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing the wiper blade
G
WARNING
The wiper arm could be set in motion and
injure you if the wiper is switched on.
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
before replacing the wiper blade.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Fold wiper arm : away from the rear
window until it engages.
X
Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to
wiper arm :.
X
Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X
Remove wiper blade ;.
Installing the wiper blade
X
Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper
arm :.
X
Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X
Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.
X
Position wiper blade ; parallel to wiper
arm :.
X
Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear
window.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
X
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.