Replacing Wiper Blades; Removing; Installing - Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Replacing wiper blades

Replacing wiper blades
Warning!
For safety reasons, remove SmartKey from
starter switch before replacing a wiper
blade, otherwise the motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.

Removing

Fold the wiper arm forward.
1 Lock
2 Unlock
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Pull the tab in the direction of arrow 2
G
and remove windshield wiper.

Installing

Slide the wiper blade into the cutout on
the wiper arm.
Slide the tab back in the direction of
arrow 1 until it audibly engages.
Fold the wiper arm back to rest on the
windshield.
!
Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
Hold onto 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.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.