Windshield wipers, windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system - function check - AP82.30-P-8252G
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MODEL 460, 461, 463
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| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 1 | Close engine hood | ||
| 2 | Close rear-end door, doors, sliding roof and side windows | ||
| 3 | Switch on ignition | ||
| 4 | Switch on the windshield wipers on front and rear window and check adjustment of the wiper arms | The wiper blades must not wipe beyond the front or rear window. The body or wiper mechanism will otherwise be damaged. If there are problems: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order. |
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| 5 | Check operation of windshield washer system and wiper speeds | MODEL 460 | AP82.30-P-8252-01A |
| MODEL 461, 463 | AP82.30-P-8252-01B | ||
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| 6 | Switch on low beam | Vehicles with headlamp cleaning system | |
| 7 | Check spray nozzles of headlamp cleaning system for proper operation | Vehicles with headlamp cleaning system | |
The spray jet must hit the center of the headlamp lens. ↓ Correct setting 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. |
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| 8 | Switch off ignition and low beams | ||
| 9 | Correct the fluid level in the windshield washer system reservoir | AP82.35-P-8210G | |