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  • 05/2021
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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.
NOTE Damage to the windscreen or rear window during wiper blade replacement

If the wiper arm on the windscreen or rear window is folded back before a wiper blade has been fitted, the window may be damaged by the force of the impact.

Never fold the wiper arm on the windscreen or rear window back until a wiper blade has been fitted. Keep hold of the wiper arm when replacing a wiper blade.
NOTE Damage to bonnet or windscreen wipers when opening the bonnet

If the windscreen wipers have been folded back from the windscreen when the bonnet is opened, the windscreen wipers or the bonnet may be damaged.

Ensure that the windscreen wipers have not been folded back from the windscreen.
Removing the wiper blades
Fold the wiper arms away from the windscreen.
Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the direction of arrow away from the wiper arm as far as it will go.
Slide catch in the direction of arrow until it engages in the removal position.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow .
Fitting the wiper blades
Insert the new wiper blade into the wiper arm in the direction of arrow .
Slide catch in the direction of arrow until it engages in the locking position.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated correctly.
Fold the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.
Maintenance display
Remove protective film from the maintenance displays on the tips of the newly fitted wiper blades.

If the colour of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.

The time until the colour changes varies depending on the usage conditions.