Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 136

11. Close storage compartment
cover (2). - Lock storage
compartment lock on right side:
Place open-end wrench on
bolt between roll bar and
storage compartment cover.
Turn wrench towards front of
car (7).
12. Lower soft top bow (4).The rear
section of the soft top cannot be
locked during manual operation.
Note:
Have the soft top operation checked at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.
Replacing Wiper Blades
For safety reasons, remove key
from steering lock before replacing
wiper blade, otherwise the motor can
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety
tab down (1), push wiper blade
downward (2) and remove.
Installation:
Press down safety tab of new wiper
blade. Insert wiper blade between the
tabs (3) on the wiper arm. Then press
safety tab upward until it locks in
place.
Note:
Do not open engine hood with wiper
arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is
properly installed. An improperly
installed blade may cause windshield
damage.
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