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

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Fig 1: Checking Wiper Blade - Version A

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Fig 2: Checking Wiper Blade - Version B

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Fig 3: Identifying Maintenance Indicator On Wiper Blade

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	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Keep all body parts and limbs away from moving mechanical components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Preparatory tasks
1	Close engine hood and liftgate or rear-end door
2	Switch on ignition	Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield.
3	Switch on windshield wiper on windshield	Vehicles on which the wiper arms (1) cannot be folded down far enough from the windshield.
4.1	Switch off ignition	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, the wiper arms (1), body panels and windshield or rear window may be damaged. Switch ignition off as soon as the wiper arms (1) reach top 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, the wiper arms (1), body panels and windshield or rear window may be damaged. 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 the windshield or the rear window or the wiper arms (1) may be damaged.
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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 colored 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