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

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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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Maintenance indicator on wiper blade

Fig 3: Checking Wiper Blade Indicator

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	Risk of injury . Moving parts 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
	Preparatory tasks
1	Close engine hood or liftgate or rear-end door
2	Switch electronic ignition lock control unit to position "2" (circuit 15)	Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield.
3	Switch on windshield wiper for front window	Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield.
4.1	Switch electronic ignition lock control unit to position "0"	On vehicles without code 889 (KEYLESS-GO) Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield. Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arms (1) on the windshield or rear window are folded out. Otherwise damage may occur. Model 172 Switch the electronic ignition lock control unit to position "0" as soon as the wiper arms (1) are approx. 150 mm (5.90 inch) before the upper reversal point. Otherwise damage may occur. Except model 172 Switch the electronic ignition lock control unit to position "0" as soon as the wiper arms (1) are at the upper reversal point.
4.2	Remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO stop/start button from the electronic ignition lock control unit	On vehicles with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO) Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield. Do not switch on the ignition when the wiper arms (1) on the windshield or rear window are folded out. Otherwise damage may occur. Remove KEYLESS-GO chip card or transmitter key from vehicle and store beyond the range of the transmitter (at least 2 m (78.74 inches).
5	Fold out wiper arms (1) of windshield or rear window	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 damage may occur.
	Check
6	Check maintenance indicator of wiper blades (2)	Wiper blades (2) with maintenance indicator. If the protective foil is still on the maintenance indicator. ↓ Remove protective foil. If the maintenance indicator is yellow: ↓ Install new wiper blades (2), subject to a separate repair order.
7	Check wiper blades (2) for correct mounting and damage	If there are problems: ↓ Install new wiper blades (2), subject to a separate repair order.
8.1	Check the rubber lip (2a) of version "A" for hardening, cracks and wear and that it is correctly seated in the guides	On vehicles with version "A". If there are problems: ↓ Install new wiper blades (2), subject to a separate repair order.
8.2	Check the rubber lip (2a) of version "B" for hardening, cracks and wear and that it is correctly seated in the guides and check end caps	On vehicles with version "B". If there are problems: ↓ Replace rubber lips (2a) or complete wiper blade (2) subject to separate repair order.
	Concluding tasks
9	Put the vehicle back in its initial state