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

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MODEL 171, 172, 230

Model 171

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield (Model 171)

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Model 172

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield (Model 172)

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Model 230

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield (Model 230)

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Model 171 shown

Fig 4: Identifying HCS Switch

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	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, naked flames 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 leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children.	AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
	Injury hazard from pinching and crushing, in extreme cases extremities can even be cut off when caught in windshield wiper mechanism.	Always remove ignition key when working on windshield wiper mechanism.	AS82.30-Z-0001-01A
1	Close engine hood
		MODEL 230	AR88.40-P-1000R
		MODEL 171, 172	AR88.40-P-1000V
2	Close Vario roof, trunk lid, doors and side windows
3	Switch on ignition
4	Check function of spray nozzles for windshield washer system on windshield and the setting	MODEL 171, 172	AP82.35-P-8252-01V
		MODEL 230 The spray jet must hit the windshield in the marked area. Correct the adjustment if necessary. MODEL 171, 230: If necessary correct setting using adjusting drift. MODEL 172: If necessary, correct setting using suitable flat tip screwdriver 3X0.5 mm.	AP82.35-P-8252-01R
		TYP 171, 230 Adjusting tool For clogged up spray nozzle: ↓ Clean spray nozzle using suitable needle and/or blow out with compressed air from inside out or replace spray nozzle subject to separate invoice.	Figure
5	Check park position of wiper blades	The wiper blades must not come into contact with the A-pillar or cowl. Otherwise the body or wiper mechanism will be damaged. In the event of any deviation to the park position: ↓ Check and adjust wiper arms subject to separate repair order.
6	Check setting of wiper arms on windshield	The wiper blades must not come into contact with the A-pillar or cowl. The body or wiper mechanism will otherwise be damaged. Spray water over the windshield washer system on the windshield and switch on wiper at highest setting. If there are problems: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
7	Switch on low beam	MODEL 171, 230 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 612 (Xenon headlamp unit) or with CODE 614 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit) MODEL 172 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System)
8.1	Press HCS [SRA] switch (S1s1)	MODEL 171, 230 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 612 (Xenon headlamp unit) or with CODE 614 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit) Vehicles with HCS [SRA] switch (S1s1) The spray jet must impact in the light source area on the headlamp lens. Correct setting if necessary.
8.1	Press HCS [SRA] switch (S1s1)	TYP 171, 230 Adjusting tool For clogged up spray nozzle: ↓ Clean spray nozzle using suitable needle and/or blow out with compressed air from inside out or replace spray nozzle subject to separate invoice. For spray nozzles that cannot be adjusted and with a deviating spray pattern: ↓ Replace spray nozzle subject to separate repair order.	Figure
8.2	Repeatedly operate windshield washer system of windshield	MODEL 171, 230 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 612 (Xenon headlamp unit) or with CODE 614 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit) MODEL 172 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System) Vehicles without HCS [SRA] switch (S1s1) Repeatedly operate windshield washer system for windshield until the headlamp cleaning system is activated. The spray jet must impact in the light source area on the headlamp lens. Correct setting if necessary.
8.2	Repeatedly operate windshield washer system of windshield	TYP 171, 230 Adjusting tool For clogged up spray nozzle: ↓ Clean spray nozzle using suitable needle and/or blow out with compressed air from inside out or replace spray nozzle subject to separate invoice. For spray nozzles that cannot be adjusted and with a deviating spray pattern: ↓ Replace spray nozzle subject to separate repair order.	Figure
9	Switch off low beam	MODEL 171, 230 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 612 (Xenon headlamp unit) or with CODE 614 (Bi-xenon headlamp unit) MODEL 172 with CODE 600 (Headlamp cleaning system) or with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System)
10	Switch off ignition
11	Correct fluid level in washer fluid reservoir	MODEL 171, 230	AP82.35-P-8210N
11	Correct fluid level in washer fluid reservoir	MODEL 172 Only for service with Plus package.	AP82.35-P-8210EW

Fig 5: Identifying Adjusting Tool (110 589 02 63 00)

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