Replacing Wiper Blades; Removing Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz S 430 Operator's Manual

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.
Wiper blades in vertical position

Removing wiper blades

Turn SmartKey in starter switch
position 1.
Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II ( page 52).
With wiper arm in 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.
Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.
Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
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 (arrow 1).
Slide the wiper blade sideways out of
the retainer in the direction of
arrow 2.
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