Self-help
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Check the condition of the wiper blades reg-
ularly. If the wipers scrape across the glass,
they should be changed if they are damaged,
Press and hold release button Fig. 45
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Note
and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
rection of the arrow.
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The windscreen wiper arms can be
moved to the service position only when
the bonnet is properly closed.
or cleaned if they are dirty
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Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
If this does not produce the desired results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
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You can also use the service position, for
example, if you want to fix a cover over the
windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of
ice.
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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops.
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Separate the wiper arm from the rear win-
dow.
Changing the wiper rear wiper
blades
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Remove the blade from the holder below
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms
the centre. During this operation, hold the
wiper arm firmly.
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Place the windscreen wipers in the service
position page 52 .
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Fit the new blade (of the same length and
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type) into the housing of the wipe arm by
pressing it in place. When doing so, hold the
wiper arm by the upper end.
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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's fas-
tening point.
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Fold the wiper arm and rest it on the win-
dow.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
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Raise the wiper arms.
WARNING
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
Fig. 45 Changing the windscreen wiper
blades
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re-
duce visibility and increase the risk of acci-
dent and serious injury.
from the windscreen wiper blades.
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth may be used
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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Always replace damaged or worn wind-
screen wiper blades or blades that no lon-
ger clean the windscreen properly.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
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