Table of contents: Constantly checking ↓ Replacing windshield wiper blades ↓ Replacing the rubber wiper blade ↓
Constantly checking
Turn on the ignition.
Do the wipers work at both speeds and do they return to the park position when turned off?
Does the intermittent mode work, as well as the automatic glass washing and cleaning system?
Cleaning fluid is supplied to the glass by an intensive cleaning system (special equipment) when you press the button?
Rear window cleaner version "Universal" (Avant): does the rear wiper work during the entire time when the wiper switch is pressed forward?
Does the windshield wiper switch to intermittent mode?
Does it turn off when you press the switch again?
Does water flow from the windshield washer jets the entire time the wiper switch is pulled in?
Left: The radio/light warning buzzer (arrow) is located on the right rear of the instrument cluster. It is shown here with the cluster removed.
Right: Removing the cigarette lighter from the front: Remove the cover of the heating switch as described in the chapter "Lighting". Loosen the screw at the bottom right of the cigarette lighter (2). Pull the cigarette lighter (1) downwards out of the lock (arrow) and remove.
Left: To remove the wiper blade (1) from the wiper arm (2), pull down the small lever (arrow) until the retainer comes out of the recess on the wiper arm.
Right: The wiper arm (1) can be removed from the wiper shaft after removing (pushing back) the protective cap (3) and loosening its mounting nut (2). You will have to tug it slightly from side to side to loosen the spline engagement.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Windscreen wiper rubber bands last for about six months. After that, you can decide whether to replace the entire wiper blade or, which is cheaper, just the rubber band. In either case, you will need to remove the blade from the wiper arm.
Fold the wiper arm upward.
Press down the plastic retainer on the middle axis of the windshield wiper blade. At the same time, pull the blade off the windshield wiper arm.
When installing, insert the brush onto the wiper arm until the lock engages.
Replacing the rubber wiper blade
If the metal arm of the windshield wiper blade is still in good condition, replacing the rubber band of the blade is quite sufficient.
Purchase a rubber wiper blade from a parts store or workshop using the available sample.
Bend the fastening brackets around the rubber band at one end of the brush.
Remove the old rubber band and install the metal plates inserted on both sides onto the new band. Make sure that the bend points downwards (towards the glass).
Insert a new rubber band and tighten the fastening clips.
Removing the wiper arm
Open the hood.
Pry off the black protective cap at the front of the lever axle and unscrew the hex nut underneath. Remove the washer.
Using sharp movements, remove the lever from the fine-spline connection of the windshield wiper shaft.
When installing, screw the wiper arms so that the left arm is 10 mm from the bottom edge of the glass (if you look from above).
The right lever should be installed so that it reaches the edge of the black surface at the bottom of the windshield.
It is necessary to make sure that the wiper motor is in its original position.
Tighten the hex nuts to 16 Nm.