Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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Notes:
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Do not open engine hood with
wiper arms folded forward.
Do not allow wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without wiper
blades inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade
is properly installed. An improperly
installed blade may cause
windshield damage.
Replacing Wiper Blades
For safety reasons, remove key
from steering lock before replacing
a wiper blade, otherwise the motor
can suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
Windshield W iper Blades
Removal:
Pull wiper blade arms upward from
the rest position to their stop.
Replace wiper blades one at a time
to prevent the wiper arms from
sliding back to the rest position.
Fold wiper arm forward. Press
safety tab down (1), push wiper
blade downward (2) and remove.
Installation - driver’s side:
Press safety tab of new wiper
blade down. Insert wiper blade
between the tabs (3) on the wiper
arm and slide into end of wiper
arm. Then press safety tab upward
until it locks in place.
Installation - passenger side:
Fold wiper arm forward and slide
wiper blade into end of wiper arm
until safety tab locks in place.