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Changing the front wiper blades
Fig. 60
Changing the front wiper blades
Changing the rear wiper blade
Fig. 61
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
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The essentials
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass
they should be changed if they are damaged,
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or cleaned if they are dirty
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops.
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms
The wiper arm may only be lifted at the point
where it is fastened to the blade.
The wiper should be in service position be-
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108.
fore unfolding it
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the windscreen wiper blades.
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
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damp cloth may be used
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Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
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Hold down the release button
while gently pulling the blade in the direction
of the arrow.
Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
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and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen.
Changing the rear wiper blade
Lift the windscreen wiper arm and fold it at
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an angle of approximately 60°
.
Press and hold the release button
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Fold the wiper blade towards the wind-
screen wiper arm
pulling in the direction of arrow
require some strength.
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Insert a new blade of the same length and
type in the windscreen wiper arm in the op-
posite direction to the arrow
to place. This feature is operational when the
knob is in position (arrow
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Return the windscreen wiper arm to the
windscreen. Do not let it simply drop down!
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
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Always replace damaged or worn blades or
blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly.
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CAUTION
Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could
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scratch the glass.
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If products containing solvents, rough
sponges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
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Fig.
61.
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