Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing Wiper Blades
For safety reasons, remove key
from steering lock before replacing
wiper blade, otherwise the motor can
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety
tab down (1), push wiper blade
downward (2) and remove.
Installation:
Press down safety tab of new wiper
blade. Insert wiper blade between the
tabs (3) on the wiper arm. Then press
safety tab upward until it locks in
place.
Note:
Do not open engine hood with wiper
arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Headlamp Wiper Blades
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety
tab (1) down and remove wiper blade
at guide pin (2, arrow).
Installation:
Press safety tab (1) down and insert
the guide pin (2) into the wiper arm.
Release safety tab, the wiper blade
engages.