2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 408

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades Press tabs 2 together and tilt wiper blade 1 in direction of arrow. Tabs 2 on both recesses of attachment 3 are detached. Maintaining its tilted position, remove wiper blade 1 out of attachment 3. Installing wiper blades Maintaining a tilted position of the wiper blade, place cover 1 onto attachment 3 so that guide tab 2 is under cover 1. Tilt the wiper blade in direction of the arrow towards the wiper arm. Simultaneously press tabs 4 together and let the wiper blade engage into both recesses of attachment 3. Check if the wiper blade is securely fastened. Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. 1 Wiper blade 2 Tabs 3 Attachment 4 Cover Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back. ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. Fold the wiper arms forward until they engage. 1 Cover 2 Guide tab 3 Attachment 4 Tabs ! Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. 407