When to replace the Wiper Blades on your MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 (170.435), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.447), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.445), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.444), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.449), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 320 (170.465), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 32 AMG Kompressor (170.466) 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 SLK (R170) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Professionals 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  2. Step 2
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    Detach the windscreen washer nozzle hose.
  3. Step 3
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    Turn the wiper blade by ninety degrees. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). AUTODOC recommends:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
  4. Step 4
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    Install the new wiper blade and carefully press the wiper arm down to the glass.
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