2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 491

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing Fold wiper blade 1 towards wiper arm. Tabs 2 ( page 489) must engage into both recesses of attachment 2. Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened. Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. 1 Wiper blade 2 Attachment 3 Guide tab 4 Opening With guide tab 3 sliding into opening 4, place wiper blade 1 onto wiper arm in direction of arrow. Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. Rear wiper blade ! 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 rear window. Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the rear window glass without a wiper blade inserted. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. ! Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 ( page 41). 490