2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 408

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades Maintaining a tilted position of the wiper blade, place cover 1 onto attachment 3 so that guide tab 2 is under cover 1. Tilt the wiper blade in direction of the arrow towards the wiper arm. Simultaneously press tabs 4 together and let the wiper blade engage into both recesses of attachment 3. 1 Cover 2 Guide tab 3 Attachment 4 Tabs Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened. Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back. ! Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, you should have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 407