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How do you replace the wiper on a Mercedes Benz?

How do you replace the wiper on a Mercedes Benz?

Step Three-Five: Remove the wiper blade, arm and the transmission cover. Remove the 5mm hex head bolt, then slide the wiper arm off the post. This can be kind of tough. Keep in mind there are springs behind the arm, if you pull the arm away from the windshield these springs will tend to push the block that is on the post towards the windshield.

What are the problems with the Mercedes wipers?

Here is a list of possible issues: 1 Mercedes Wipers Not Working 2 Windshield Wiper Switch Stopped Working 3 Mercedes Windshield Wiper Stays Running / Won’t Stop 4 Mercedes Benz windshield wipers not working 5 Mercedes windshield wiper problem 6 Mercedes E, S, C Class Wipers quit moving 7 Mercedes Wipers stuck on top More …

What happens if you take the arm off a windshield wiper?

Keep in mind there are springs behind the arm, if you pull the arm away from the windshield these springs will tend to push the block that is on the post towards the windshield. Pulling the arm off in this manner could risk damaging your windshield, even if you place something on the windshield to prevent this. Just be careful.

Why do my wipers not work when I turn them on?

Your wipers will work on a constant speed when turned on. T he automatic wiper function will not work. Therefore if you set the wipers in one setting, they will stay at a constant speed. It will work like the old school wipers used too. This may disable other features in your car.

Why are my wipers not working on my Mercedes?

It is common for the fuse to burn out if you press the window switch to active the wipers, but the wipers have frozen, or there is snow on the windshield. Replacing the fuse may be all that you need to do to fix the wiper problem on your Mercedes-Benz.

What should I use to lubricate my Mercedes wiper?

-a slow wiper movement as the wiper moves on the windshield. You should lubricate the wiper mechanism at the center (bottom) of the windscreen. Remove the cover from the wiper arm and use a lithium grease such as Liquid Wrench White Lithium Grease. Here is a helpful tutorial on how to lubricate windshield wiper mechanism on a Mercedes-Benz.

Where are the fuses on a Mercedes windshield wiper?

Your Mercedes-Benz has three to four fuse boxes. They are located on the side of the dashboard, engine bay, rear seat or even in the trunk. Find the fuse chart for your car and locate the corresponding fuse for the windshield wiper motor. Make sure the fuse is not burned out.

What to do if your windshield wiper is not working?

Make sure that the link between the wipers and the wiper motor is not broken. Next, try tightening the bolt that holds the wiper arm in place. It is possible that there is a problem with the controller area network or the front signal acquisition module (SAM).

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Ruth Doyle