Self-help
Changing the wiper rear wiper blades
Fig. 38
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 39
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 reg-
ularly. If the wipers scrape across the glass,
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are dirty
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.
If this does not produce the desired results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops.
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms
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Place the windscreen wipers in the service
position
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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's fas-
tening point.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
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Raise the wiper arms.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the windscreen wiper blades.
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth may be used
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.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
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Press and hold release button
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Fig. 38
1
and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
rection of the arrow.
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Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
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Lift and fold the wiper arm.
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Turn the blade slightly
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Fig. 39 (arrow
A
).
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Hold down the release button
1
while
gently pulling the blade in the direction of ar-
row
B
.
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Insert a new blade of the same length and
type in the rear wiper arm in the opposite di-
rection to the arrow
B
and hook into place
button
1
.
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Replace the wiper arm on the rear window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re-
duce visibility and increase the risk of acci-
dent and serious injury.
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Always replace damaged or worn wind-
screen wiper blades or blades that no lon-
ger clean the windscreen properly.
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