Windshield wipers, windshield washer system - operational inspection - AP82.35-P-8252HA

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MODEL 217, 222

Shown on MODEL 222

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield - Shown On Model 222

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Shown on MODEL 231

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield - Shown On Model 231

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Fig 3: Locating Wiper Arm

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Shown on MODEL 222 with ENGINE 276.9

	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 open flames, fire 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
	Check
1	Close engine hood
2	Close liftgate, doors, sliding roof, driver and front-passenger windows
3	Switch on ignition
4.1	Check function of spray nozzles for windshield washer system on windshield and the setting	MODEL 222 without CODE 874 (MAGIC VISION CONTROL)
4.1		Adjusting tool The spray jet must hit the windshield in the marked area. ↓ Correct the adjustment if necessary. 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
4.2	Checking operation of spray nozzles of windshield wiper system	MODEL 217 MODEL 222 with CODE 874 (MAGIC VISION CONTROL) Do not clean spray nozzles with compressed air. Otherwise damage will occur. Check spray pattern during upward and downward movement of wiper arms. Spray pattern must be uniform during the up and down movement ahead of the wiper blade. Otherwise cleaning will be faulty. In case of complaints, clean spray nozzles with cleaning cloth. If there is no improvement: ↓ Replace wiper blades subject to separate repair order.
5	Check park position of wiper blades	The ends of the wiper blades should be positioned on the "A" and "B" markings (see arrows) on the windshield and may be offset downward or upward by a maximum of 10 mm. 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. Otherwise the body or wiper mechanism will be damaged. Spray water over the windshield washer system on the windshield and switch on windshield wiper at highest setting. If there are problems: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
7	Switch off ignition
8	Correct fluid level in windshield washer system tank	Only for service A with Plus package
8	Correct fluid level in windshield washer system tank	Only for service A with Plus package	AP82.35-P-8210HA

Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Tool (110 589 02 63 00)

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