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 (R129) 280 (129.058), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 300 SL (129.060), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 300 SL-24 (129.061), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 320 (129.063), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 500 (129.067), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 500 SL (129.066), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 600 (129.076), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 60 AMG (129.067), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 280 (129.059), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 320 (129.064), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 500 (129.068), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) SL 73 AMG (129.076), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 600 SL (129.076), MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) SL 320 (129.063) 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 (R129) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). Tools you might need:
Flat Screwdriver
Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • 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 (R129) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wiper Blades on SL R129 1989 - free PDF and video manuals
    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 500 SL 5.0 (129.066) 1990 Wiper Blades - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  3. Step 3
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    Press the clip. Use a flat screwdriver.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). 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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