When to replace the Wiper Blades on your MERCEDES-BENZ SL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 500 (230.475), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 55 AMG (230.474), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 55 AMG Kompressor (230.474), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 350 (230.467), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 600 (230.476), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 65 AMG (230.479), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 350 (230.456), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 500 (230.471), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 600 (230.477), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 55 AMG (230.472), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 350 (230.458), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 63 AMG (230.470), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 280 (230.454), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 300 (230.454) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for SL (R230) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Always replace front wiper blades together. It will ensure efficient and uniform cleaning of the windshield.
  • Don't confuse the wiper blades of the driver and passenger side.
  • The replacement procedure for both wiper blades is identical.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wiper Blades on Mercedes SL R230 2001 - free PDF and video manuals
    Prepare the new windscreen wiper blades.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 500 5.0 (230.475) 2002 Wiper Blades - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  3. Step 3
    Mercedes SL R230 350 3.7 (230.467) 2003 Wiper Blades replacement: free workshop manuals
    Press the clip.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Wiper Blades on MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230) 500 (230.471) 2004 by yourself
    Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R230). Tip from AUTODOC:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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