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Changing the wiper blades
Changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 205 Changing the front wiper blades
Fig. 206 Changing the rear wiper blade
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is si-
lent. If the graphite layer is damaged, the
noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscreen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly.
If the wipers scrape across the glass
they
shou
ld be changed if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are dirty ›››
.
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced
immediately. These are available from quali-
fied workshops.
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms
The wiper arm may only
be lifted at the point
wher
e it
is fastened to the blade.
For windscreen wipers, please note: the wip-
er should be in service position before un-
folding it ››› page 81.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
●
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
●
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the windscreen wiper blades.
●
If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth may be used ›››
.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
●
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
●
Hold down the release button ››› Fig. 205
1
while gently pulling the blade in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
●
Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
and design
on to the wiper arm and hook it
int
o p
lace.
●
Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen.
Changing the rear wiper blade
●
Lift and unfold the wiper arm.
●
Pull the wiper blade out of its mounting on
the wiper arm ››› Fig. 206 (arrow
A
).
●
Hold down the release button ››› Fig. 206
1
while gently pulling the blade in the direc-
tion of the arrow
B
. This may require some
strength.
●
Insert a new blade of the same length and
type
in the wiper arm in the opposite direc-
tion t
o the arr
ow ››› Fig. 206
B
and hook into
place. This feature is operational when the
knob is in position (arrow
A
).
●
Replace the wiper arm on the rear window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility
and increase the risk of accident and serious
injury.
●
Always replace damaged or worn blades or
blades which do not clean the windscreen
correctly.
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