WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Windscreen wiper blades 1
With the ignition on and the engine switched off, lower the windscreen wiper stalk fully: the wipers stop in a position away from the bonnet.
Lift the windscreen wiper arm 3, press button 2 to release the blade 1.
Refitting
Offer up the blade 3 of the wiper arm 1 at an angle of 30°.
Slide the blade along the arm until it clips on. Check that the bonnet is correctly locked. Lower the windscreen wiper arm carefully.
With the ignition on, return the windscreen wiper stalk to the stop position.
Check the condition of the wiper blades. You are responsible for their service life:
- clean the blades, windscreen and rear screen regularly with soapy water;
- do not use them when the windscreen or rear screen are dry;
- free them from the windscreen or rear screen when they have not been used for a long time.
- In frosty weather, make sure that the wiper blades are not stuck by ice (risk of motor overheating).
- Check the condition of the wiper blades.
Replace the wiper blades as soon as they begin to lose efficiency (approximately once a year).
Whilst changing the blade, take care not to drop the arm onto the window after it has been removed as this may break the window.
Rear screen wiper blade on rear hinged doors
- Lift the wiper arm 4;
- pivot the blade 5 until some resistance is met;
- pull the blade to release it (movement A).
Rear screen wiper blade on tailgate
- Lift the wiper arm 6;
- pull the tab 8 (movement B) and push the blade 7 upwards.
To refit
Proceed in the reverse order to removal. Make sure that the blade is correctly locked in position.