WIPER BLADES
CLEANING
If the windscreen or tailgate window is not clear
after using the window washer or if a wiper blade
chatters when running, wax or other material may
be on the blade or windscreen.
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
FRONT WINDOW WIPER
REPLACEMENT
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The filter element A should not be cleaned and re-
used.
Replace it according to the maintenance schedule
shown in the separately provided Warranty Infor-
mation & Maintenance Booklet. When replacing the
filter, wipe the inside of the air cleaner housing and
the cover with a damp cloth.
Clean the outside of the windscreen or tailgate win-
dow with a washer solution or a mild detergent. The
windscreen or tailgate window is clean if beads do
not form when rinsing with clear water.
DRY PAPER TYPE (where fitted)
Clean the blade by wiping it with a cloth soaked in a
washer solution or a mild detergent. Then rinse the
blade with clear water. If the windscreen or tailgate
window is still not clear after cleaning the blades
and using the wiper, replace the blades.
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Check the filter element A to see if it is dirty. If it is
dirty, shake the element to remove dust.
Clean or replace it according to the maintenance
schedule shown in the separately provided War-
ranty Information & Maintenance Booklet. When
cleaning or replacing the filter, wipe the inside of the
air cleaner housing and the cover with a damp cloth.
CAUTION
After wiper blade replacement, return the
wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise it
may be damaged when the bonnet is opened.
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Make sure the wiper blade contacts the glass.
Otherwise, the arm may be damaged by wind
pressure.
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Do not open the bonnet when the front wiper
is in the servicing position, otherwise it can
damage the paint surface of the bonnet.
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1. Pull up the wiper arm . For more information,
➀
see “Pulling up the wiper arms” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.
2. Press the lock pin
blade as illustrated
, then remove the wiper
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➂
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