Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL 1988, Owner'S Manual

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Replacing Wiper Blades
Remove key from steering lock before
replacing a wiper blade.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Removal:
Pull the wiper arms from their recess
below the hood across the windshield
until they stop (just above the hood
line).
Change wiper blades one at a time
while holding wiper arms to prevent
the wiper arms from slipping back in­
to their parked position recess.
Press safety tabs (1) and slide wiper
blade towards the wiper arm base (2).
Lift wiper arm and remove wiper
blade.
Installation:
Lift wiper arm, insert wiper blade in
arm and lock in place.
Note:
Do not open engine hood with wiper
arm folded forward.
Replacing Headlamp Wiper Blades
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Pull wiper
blade up to remove.
Installation:
Place wiper blade straight on wiper
arm and press onto wiper arm.
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