Inspect wiper blade - AP82.30-P-8253G

MODEL 124, 129, 140, 163, 164, 166, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 218, 219, 220, 230, 245, 246, 251, 414, 460, 461, 463 

Version A 

Fig 1: Inspecting Wiper Blade (Version A)

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Version B 

Fig 2: Inspecting Wiper Blade (Version B)

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	Checking
	Risk of injury  caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases, even sever  extremities	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
1	Close engine hood and liftgate or rear-end door
2	Switch on ignition	Vehicles, on which the wiper arms (1) do not allow themselves to be folded down far enough from the windshield
3	Switch on windshield wiper	Vehicles, on which the wiper arms (1) do not allow themselves to be folded down far enough from the windshield
4	Switch off ignition	Vehicles, on which the wiper arms (1) do not allow themselves to be folded down far enough from the windshield On model 172 switch off the ignition as soon as the wiper arms (1) are approx. 15 cm in front of the upper reversal point. Otherwise the engine hood may be damaged. Except model 172: Switch off ignition as soon as the wiper arms (1) are at the upper reversal point.
5	Remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO stop/start button from the electronic ignition lock control unit	On vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go, remove Keyless-Go chip card or transmitter key from the vehicle and keep outside the transmitter (at least 2 m). Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arms (1) on the windshield or rear window are folded out. Otherwise, the wiper arms (1), body panels and windshield or rear window may be damaged.
6	Fold out wiper arms (1) from windshield or rear window and check wiper blades (2)	Secure wiper arms (1) against folding back in an uncontrolled manner onto the windshield or the rear window, and fold wiper arms (1) only with wiper blades (2) fitted onto the windshield or the rear window. Otherwise the windshield or the rear window or the wiper arms (1) may be damaged. Version A: Check rubber lip (2a) of wiper blades (2) for hardness, cracks and wear. Check wiper blades (2) and mounting for damage. Check correct seat of rubber lip (2a) in the guides. For a complaint, only replace the rubber lip (2a) or the complete wiper blade (2) subject to separate repair order. Version B: Check rubber lip (2a) of wiper blades (2) for hardness, cracks and wear. Check correct seat of rubber lip (2a) in the guides. Check end caps of wiper blades (2) for condition. Check spring rails of wiper blades (2) for material fatigue and breaks. In the event of complaint, replace wiper blades (2) subject to separate repair order.