When to replace the Wiper Blades on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 38 AMG Twin Engine (168.032) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for A-Class (W168) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Replacement: windshield wipers – Mercedes W168. 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 W168. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
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    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 W168. Tip:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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