Windshield Wipers, Windshield Washer System - Operational Inspection - AP82.35-P-8252HA
Model 217, 222
Shown on Model 222
Shown on Model 231
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. | When working on the windshield wiper mechanism, always switch off the ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (at least 2 m). | AS82.30-Z-0001-01A | |
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| 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 except code 874 (MAGIC VISION CONTROL heated) | |
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. |
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| 4.2 | Checking operation of spray nozzles of windshield wiper system | Model 217 Model 222 with code 874 (MAGIC VISION CONTROL, heated) 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. |
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| 5 | Check park position of wiper blades | In the event of any deviation to the park position: ↓ Check and adjust wiper arms subject to separate repair order. |
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| 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. ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order. |
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| 7 | Switch off ignition | ||
| 8 | Correct fluid level in windshield washer system tank | Only for service A with Plus package | AP82.35-P-8210HA |