2006 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 445

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing and installing wiper blades Remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: make sure the vehicle's on board electronics have status 0). Removing wiper blades Pull the tab 2 in the direction of arrow 1. The wiper blade is unlocked. Lift up the wiper arm as far as you need to remove the wiper blade. Carefully fold the wiper arm back to rest on the windshield. 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. ! Hold on to the wiper arm when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. ! Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Unlocking 2 Tab 444