Permanent check
Turn on the ignition.
Do the wipers work at both speeds and do they return to park when turned off?
Does the intermittent operation function, as well as the automatic washer and glass cleaning?
The cleaning liquid is supplied to the glass by the intensive cleaning system (special equipment) when pressing a button?
Rear wiper version «station wagon» (Avant): Does the rear wiper operate as long as the wiper switch is pressed forward?
Does the wiper switch to intermittent operation?
Does it turn off when you press the switch again?
Is water flowing from the washer jets as long as the wiper switch is pulled in?
Left: radio/light warning buzzer (arrow) located on the right rear of the combined instrument panel. Here it is shown with the shield removed.
Right: Removing the cigarette lighter from the front: Remove the heating switch cover as described in chapter «Lighting». Bolt on the right bottom on the cigarette lighter (2) let loose. cigarette lighter (1) pull down from the latch (arrow) and take off.
Left: to remove the wiper blade (1) from the wiper arm (2), it is necessary to pull down the small lever (arrow), to release the retainer from the notch in the wiper arm.
Right: wiper arm (1) can be removed from the wiper axle after removal (push-ups) protective cap (3) and loosening its fixing nut (2). You will have to twitch slightly from side to side in order to loosen the splined engagement.
Replacement wiper blades
Windshield wiper rubber bands last about six months. After this period, you can decide whether you want to replace the entire wiper blade or, which is cheaper, just the rubber band. In any case, you will need to remove the brush from the wiper arm.
Swing the wiper arm up.
Press down the plastic retainer on the middle shaft of the wiper blade. At the same time pull the brush off the wiper arm.
When installing, insert the brush onto the wiper arm until the lock engages.
Replacing the wiper rubber band
If the metal arm of the wiper blade is still in order, it is sufficient to replace the rubber band of the blade.
Purchase a windshield wiper rubber band from an existing sample at an auto parts store or workshop.
Unfold the retaining clips around the rubber band at one end of the brush.
Remove the old rubber band and install the metal plates inserted on both sides on the new tape. Make sure the curve is pointing down (towards the glass).
Insert a new rubber band and compress the mounting brackets.
Removing the wiper arm
Open the hood.
Pry off and remove the black protective cap at the front on the lever axle and unscrew the hexagon nut located under it. Remove puck.
With sharp movements, remove the lever from the finely splined connection of the wiper shaft.
When installing, screw the windshield wiper arms in such a way that the left arm is 10 mm from the lower edge of the glass (when viewed from above).
The right arm must be installed so that it reaches the edge of the black surface at the bottom of the front glass.
Make sure the wiper motor is in its original position.
Tighten hexagon nuts to 16 Nm.
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