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Wiper Blades
General information to the wipe r blades
When wiper performance deteriorates,
replace the wipers.
Please observe the chapter ”CAR CARE
INSTR UCTIONS ” on page 228.
Caution!
Risk of damage if the wiper arm accidentally
falls back on to t he window.
Always hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are frozen
in place are loo sened improperly.
Thaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the follow ing:
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash,
wax residues may adhere to the winds hield. These
wax residues can be removed by using window
cleaner concentrate.
Please obse rve the chapter ”WASHER FLUID”
on page 223.
Please contact your authorized Porsche deale r
for further information.
The wiper blades may be damaged.
Replace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
Changing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage. If a wiper blade is not
changed properly, it can come loose when
the car is moving.
Check whethe r the wiper blade is seated
securely. The wiper blade must engage the
wiper arm properly.
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch the wipers off (position 0) and remove
the ignition key.
3. Fold windshie ld wiper arm a way from the
windshi eld.
A - Passeng er’s side, curved wiper blade
B - Driver’s side, wiper blade with spoiler
4. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper
blade (right arrow). Pull wiper blade out of
wiper arm.
5. Insert new wiper blade until you feel it engage.
Ensure that the new wiper blade is inserted
into the wiper arm in the same position:
– direction of the spoiler on the driver side,
– curvat ure on the passenger side.
6. Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
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