Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 128

Windshield wipers
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be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood/tailgate if a wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield/rear window.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windshield/rear window, the
windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock or turn it to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
X
shield.
Firmly press release knob : and pull wiper
X
blade ; upwards from the wiper arm in the
direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
Position new wiper blade : in the retainer
X
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the direction of the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
X
correctly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
X
shield.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
Fold wiper arm : away from the rear win-
X
dow.
Position wiper blade ; at a right angle to
X
wiper arm :.
Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
X
blade ; in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
Remove wiper blade ;.
X
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