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201Vehicle care and maintenance
Cleaning and changing windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 116 Changing the
front windscreen wiper
blades
Fig. 117 Changing the
rear wiper blade
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as standard with a layer of graph-
ite. This layer is responsible for ensuring that the wipe is silent. If the graph-
ite layer is damaged, the noise of the water as it is wiped across the wind-
screen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. If the wipers scrape
across the glass they should be changed if they are damaged, or cleaned if
they are dirty ⇒
.
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Blades are availa-
ble from Specialised workshops.
Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms
The wiper arm may only be lifted at the point where it is fastened to the
blade.
For windscreen wipers, please note: the windscreen wiper should be in
service position before unfolding it ⇒ page 91.
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 front windscreen wiper blades
● Lifting and unfolding the wiper arms.
● Hold down the release button ⇒ Fig. 116
1
while gently pulling the
wiper blade in the direction of the arrow.
● Fit a new wiper blade of the same length and design on to the wiper arm
and hook it into place.
● Rest the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.
Changing the rear wiper blade
● Lift the windscreen wiper arm and fold it at an angle of approximately
60° ⇒ Fig. 117.
● Press and hold the release button
1
.
● Fold the wiper blade towards the windscreen wiper arm ⇒ Fig. 117 (ar-
row
A
) while simultaneously pulling in the direction of arrow
B
. This may
require some strength.
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