Alfa Romeo Alfa 147 GTA, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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Changing the windscreen wiper
blade
(
fig. 13
)
Instructions for removing the
windscreen wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
– raise the windscreen wiper arm ( A );
– turn blade ( B ) 90° around pin ( C ), set
at the end of the arm;
– remove the blade from pin ( C ).
Instructions for refitting the
windscreen wiper blade
To refit the blade proceed as follows:
– fit pin ( C ) into the hole located at the
middle of the blade ( B );
– place the arm with the blade on the
windscreen.
Changing the rearscreen blade
(
fig. 14
)
– Raise the cover ( A ) and remove the arm
from the car, slackening the nut ( B ) that
fastens it to the pivot pin.
– Correctly position the new arm and firm-
ly tighten the nut.
– Lower the cover.
fig. 14
A0A0227m
SPRAY JETS
(
fig. 15-16
)
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir: see
“Checking levels” in this chapter.
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged, if necessary use a needle.
If necessary, direct the jet of fluid work-
ing on the adjustment screw ( A ).
fig. 15
A0A0460m
fig. 16
A0A0461m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
fig. 13
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