Removal and installation of wiper blade rubber - ra82001400625x(0625)

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Model 140

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Blade Rubber Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

REMOVAL

Wiper blade	remove (see Owner's Manual)
Retaining springs	press back (1) of the closed side of blade.
Retaining springs	withdraw from rubber blade.
Rubber at retaining clips of wiper blade	detach.

INSTALLATION

Rubber at retaining clips of wiper blade	attach (2) (do not yet engage inner clip in recess).
Retaining springs	push in from open profile side into rubber (curved face must be pointing toward windscreen) (3).
Retaining springs	press into rubber in turn.
Retaining springs	engage in recess.
Inner retaining clip	press into recess (4).

NOTE: The inner retaining clips and springs engage more easily if they are coated with soapy water.