2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 387

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades Slide the wiper blade into attachment 3 in direction of arrow 1. Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed under cover 5 when fully inserting the wiper blade into attachment 3. Let tabs 2 latch in into both recesses of attachment 3. Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened. 1 Installing 2 Tabs 3 Attachment 4 Guide tab 5 Cover 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. 387