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Installing
Caution
Risk of damage to body.
♦ The wiper blades for driver's and front passenger's side
have different lengths.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Insert joint of wiper arm in guide at wiper blade -arrow 1-. Make
sure joint is inserted fully in guide.
– Secure wiper blade by fitting retaining clip -arrow 2-.
– Switch on ignition and operate “touch-wipe function”; the wip‐
ers will then move out of the “service position”.
2.3 Removing and installing wiper arms
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Tool kit for wiper arms - T10369-
Removing
Note
If the wiper motor needs to be run during repair work, the bonnet
must be closed (voltage supply to wiper motor is cut off when
bonnet is open).
– Switch on ignition.
– Operate “touch-wipe function” and allow wiper arms to move
to end position.
– Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
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