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 (R171) 55 AMG (171.473), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 300 (171.454), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.445), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.458), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 280 (171.454), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 55 AMG (171.473), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 350 (171.456), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442) 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

Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wiper Blades on SLK R171 2004 - free PDF and video manuals
    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442) 2005 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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    Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Tip:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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