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Do It Yourself Vehicle Maintenance

How to replace the windshield wipers on your Mercedes-Benz

Summer has come and gone, and cooler temperatures are here to stay for a while. Many times, cooler weather brings rain, morning dew, and sometimes even snow! Are your wiper blades ready to handle all of the elements? If not, we have put together a guide on how to replace the windshield wipers on your Mercedes-Benz.

How do I know if my wiper blades need to be changed?

There are a few telltale signs that you really need to change your windshield wipers. Some of the signs include the following:

The rubber is cracked instead of smooth
There is residue left on your windshield
They make an awful noise
The wiper is not wiping anything away, especially during inclement weather

Can I still drive with a broken or faulty transmission?

How do I change my windshield wipers?

If you follow these easy steps, you will be on your way to being able to see through your windshield much better!

Consult your owner’s manual

The manual will tell you what size and type of windshield wiper you need. We always recommend genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.

Turn on your vehicle, then turn on your blades, and stop your vehicle when the blades are in the middle of your windshield

Many times, your windshield wipers are under your hood and you cannot access them. By completing this step, you have full access to your wipers!

Put a towel underneath your windshield wipers

This is to protect your windshield.

Find the button or hook that is holding the arm and blade together, and remove the wiper blade

You may need to do some wiggling to get the blade off.

Slide on the new blade and listen for a click

Make sure that all packaging has been removed from the new wiper blade, include any plastic protecting the rubber portion.

Remove the towel, put the wiper back onto the windshield, and give it a test run

You have officially changed your windshield wiper blades yourself!

I read all of this, and I do not want to change my windshield wipers myself!

Do not worry, we completely understand! We have a service center for just these types of things. Give us a call today and we would be happy to replace your windshield wipers for you!

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