Windshield wipers, windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system - function check - AP82.30-P-8252CW

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MODEL 204.0 /2 /3 /9

Shows model 204.041

Fig 1: Identifying Exterior Lights Switch And Windshield Washer System Switch

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	Checking
	Risk of fire and explosion caused by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.	Wear protective clothing and tight fitting safety glasses. No fire, open light or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leak-free in safely closed original containers and out of children's reach only.	AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Always remove ignition key when working on windshield wiper mechanism.	AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1	Close engine hoods, doors and side windows
2.1	Switch on ignition	Vehicles with halogen headlamps and without code (600) Headlamp cleaning system
2.2	Start engine	Vehicles with xenon headlamps or with code (600) Headlamp cleaning system
3	Switch on low beam at exterior lights switch (S1)	Vehicles with xenon headlamps or with code (600) Headlamp cleaning system
4	Operate windshield washer system switch (S4s4) beyond the over-center preload in the direction of the arrow and check for proper operation as well as adjustment of the spray nozzles of the headlamp cleaning system	Vehicles with xenon headlamps or with code (600) Headlamp cleaning system Clean blocked spray nozzles from outside with suitable needle and compressed air. The spray jet has to hit the headlamp cover in the area of the lamps; correct setting if necessary. Before checking the headlamp cleaning system again, switch off the engine and start it again.
5	Press windshield washer system switch (S4s4) beyond the actuation point in the direction of the arrow and check the function and setting for the spray nozzles on the windshield washer system	Clean blocked spray nozzles from outside with suitable needle and compressed air. Correct adjustment if necessary:
		Model 204.0/2 up to 31.07.2008	AP82.35-P-8252-01CW
		Model 204.0/2 as of 01.08.2008	AP82.35-P-8252-01CW X
			Fig 2
6	Switch on windshield wiper and check setting of wiper arms	The wiper blades must not come into contact with the A-pillar or the cowl, otherwise the body or the wiper mechanism will be damaged. In the event of a complaint check the wiper blades and wiper arms for deformation and replace if necessary.
7	Switch off windshield wiper, low beam and ignition
8	Correct the fluid level in the windshield washer system reservoir		AP82.35-P-8210CW

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Tool (001 589 02 16 00)

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