2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 425
2005 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Replacing wiper blades ! The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could otherwise damage the hood. Removing wiper blades Warning! G For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm. Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer. Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 1. Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( page 51). With wiper arm in the vertical position, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0. Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. 423