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'''Form''' | '''Form''' | ||
[[File:W220_Wiper_Blade_Form.JPG|200px|center]] | [[File:W220_Wiper_Blade_Form.JPG|200px|center]] | ||
'''Windshield Wiper Park Position Guides''' | |||
There are two marks on the front windscreen which identify the parked positions of the windscreen wiper blades. | |||
The marks are a tiny window in the black undercoating, about a 1.5mm x 10mm clear slit in the black coating. They are very inconspicuous until you have seen them, then they are clearly visible. | |||
One mark is on the right side and one in the centre of the windscreen. There is no mark on the left side. The two marks can be used to reinstall the wiper mechanisms if they have been removed. | |||
Note it is obvious that the same windscreen is used for LHD and RHD vehicles, hence the marks are only really useful for LHD cars. For RHD cars the position of the right mark can be measured and transferred to the left side as a guide. | |||
The marks are difficult to photograph due to the reflections in the windscreen. The next figure is a composite of two photos taken from the front of a RHD car. | |||
[[File:W220 Windscreen Wiper Park Position Markings.JPG|400px|caption]] | |||
Right Side Mark_________&_________Center Mark | |||
'''Reset Automatic Windshield Wiper Function''' | '''Reset Automatic Windshield Wiper Function''' | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 3 March 2016
Windshield Wiper Replacement
A set of Bosch Aerotwin 3397118946 Original Equipment Replacement Bracketless Wiper Blades, Pack of 2 is $41 at amazon with free US shipping.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1635251-s-cl-class-wiper-blades.html
Windshield Wiper Blades Only Replacement
It is possible, and much cheaper to replace only the wiper blades, but make sure that the new blades have the correct form.
Length: 685mm (27”)
Width: 6mm
Form
Windshield Wiper Park Position Guides
There are two marks on the front windscreen which identify the parked positions of the windscreen wiper blades.
The marks are a tiny window in the black undercoating, about a 1.5mm x 10mm clear slit in the black coating. They are very inconspicuous until you have seen them, then they are clearly visible.
One mark is on the right side and one in the centre of the windscreen. There is no mark on the left side. The two marks can be used to reinstall the wiper mechanisms if they have been removed.
Note it is obvious that the same windscreen is used for LHD and RHD vehicles, hence the marks are only really useful for LHD cars. For RHD cars the position of the right mark can be measured and transferred to the left side as a guide.
The marks are difficult to photograph due to the reflections in the windscreen. The next figure is a composite of two photos taken from the front of a RHD car.
Right Side Mark_________&_________Center Mark
Reset Automatic Windshield Wiper Function
- Two people are required for this task as the doors have to be closed to reset this function.
- First, pull and reseat your windshield wiper relays (locations are on the fuse diagram usually found in the tool compartment in your spare wheel well).
- With engine running and all passenger doors closed, starting at 0 turn on wipers to #3 position, then put the switch in the 0 position then put it in the auto #1 (rain sensor position).
- Then have your assistant splash water on the windshield.
- The Automatic Windshield Wipers should now function normally.