Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Installation Precautions
Date: April 24, 2009Order No.: P-B-82.30/684
Supersedes:
Group: 82
SUBJECT:
Model 211.056/072
Windshield Wiper Installation
When installing windshield wipers on the above models during PDI or a regularly schedule maintenance, please ensure each specific wiper is installed on the correct wiper arm.
Note:
The wiper blades are different lengths in order to provide the ideal sweep area. A longer blade (650 mm) is installed on the driver side as opposed to the passenger side (600 mm).
If the wipers are installed incorrectly, the following conditions may occur:
^ Noises during wiper operation when reaching the park position. Wiper colliding with water deflector on passenger side A-pillar
^ Bottom of the passenger side A-pillar water deflector damaged by wiper blade
^ Passenger side wiper blade does not reach park position or stops above park position
^ Passenger side wiper blade does not touch windshield in park position