Replacing Wiper Blades; Removing Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Replacing wiper blades

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To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper
arms should only be folded forward
when in the vertical position.
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Removing wiper blades

Turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position 1.
Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II ( page 52).
With wiper arm in the vertical position,
turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position 0.
Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before replacing a wiper blade. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
Fold the wiper arm forward until it
snaps into place.
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Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to
wiper arm.
Slide the wiper blade sideways out of
the retainer.