2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 492

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing Installing Fold the wiper arm to rest on the rear window. Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. ! Do not pull on the wiper blade insert. It could tear. ! Make sure the wiper blade is properly installed. An improperly installed wiper blade may cause windshield damage. 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade 1 Wiper arm 2 Wiper blade Fold wiper arm 1 away from the rear window until it engages. Turn wiper blade 2 to form a right angle with wiper arm 1 as shown. Hold wiper arm 1 and disengage wiper blade 2 by carefully sliding it in direction of arrow. Remove wiper blade 2. Insert wiper blade 2 into wiper arm 1. Hold wiper arm 1 and engage wiper blade 2 by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place. Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened. 491