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Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Installation Precautions

Date: April 24, 2009

Order 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