Fig. 148 Changing the rear window wiper blade.
Wiper blade release button.
1. To lift a windshield wiper arm, hold it only in the area where it attaches to the wiper blade.
2. Lift the wiper arm and fold it out.
3. Press and hold the release button fig. 148
.
4. Tilt the wiper blade toward the wiper arm fig. 148
while removing it in the direction of the arrow
. You may need t
use more force to do this.
5. Slide a new wiper blade with the same length and design onto the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow until it
engages fig. 148 . For this to work, the wiper blade has to be folded out fig. 148
.
6. Place the wiper arm carefully on the rear window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and serious injuries.
Always clean dirty wiper blades.
Always replace wiper blades if they are damaged or worn and are no longer cleaning the window glass sufficiently.
NOTICE
Cleaning wiper blades or door windows with unsuitable cleaning agents may cause damage.
Do not clean the wiper blades and windshield and windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner, or other
similar fluids.
Do not clean the wiper blades with rough sponges or other sharp objects.
If there is wax residue on the windshield and rear window from car wash systems and other products, this can cause the
windshield wipers to rub. Remove any wax residue with a special cleaner or cleaning towels.
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