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Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly. If the wipers scrape across the glass,
they should be changed if they are damaged,
Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
Note
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it into
place.
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The wiper arms can be moved into the re-
placement position when the front bonnet is
or cleaned if they are dirty ›››
.
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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
fully closed.
screen.
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 corrected if neces-
sary.
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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.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops.
Changing the wiper rear wiper
blades
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper arms
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Place the windscreen wipers in the service
position ››› page 250.
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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's fas-
Fig. 162 Changing the rear wiper blade
tening point.
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Separate the wiper arm from the rear window.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Rotate the blade lightly ››› Fig. 162 (arrow
).
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Raise the wiper arms.
A
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from
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1
Hold down the release button
while gently
the windscreen wiper blades.
Fig. 161 Changing the windscreen wiper
blades
B
pulling the blade in the direction of arrow
.
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or damp
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Insert a new blade of the same length and
cloth may be used ›››
.
type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite direc-
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is silent. If
the graphite layer is damaged, the noise of the
water as it is wiped across the windscreen will
be louder.
B
1
tion to the arrow
place.
until button
hooks into
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
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Fold the wiper arm and rest it on the window.
1
Press and hold release button ››› Fig. 161
and pull gently on the wiper blade in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
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