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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE, MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE-24 (124.051), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 230 CE Cat (124.043), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE (124.050), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 320 CE (124.052), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 220 CE (124.042), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 300 CE-24 (124.051), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 200 CE (124.040), MERCEDES-BENZ W124 Coupe (C124) 200 CE (124.041) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Wiper motor

Replacement: wiper motor – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Dielectric grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Drive socket # 13
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Ruler
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Microfibre towel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: wiper motor – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). AUTODOC experts recommend:

All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: wiper motor – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Remove the seal of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
Step 4

Remove the central element that holds the seal of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
Step 5

Remove the windscreen rubber moulding.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the drain. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 7

Dismantle the side drains.
Step 8

Remove the central part of the drain.
Step 9

Cover the cabin filter with a microfibre cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting in.
Step 10

Clean the windscreen wiper mechanism fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the windscreen wiper mechanism fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Unplug the wiper motor connector.
Step 13

Dismantle the windscreen wiper mechanism.
Step 14

Draw a mark indicating the wiper linkage installation angle. Use a ruler.
Step 15

Clean the wiper motor fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the fastener connecting the linkage to the wiper motor shaft. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Unscrew the wiper motor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Detach the wiper linkage from the motor shaft.
Step 20

Dismantle the wiper motor.
Step 21

Clean the wiper motor mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Install a new wiper motor.
Step 23

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Tighten the wiper motor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 Nm torque.
Step 25

Install the wiper linkage on the motor shaft. Use a ruler.

Replacement: wiper motor – MERCEDES-BENZ COUPE (C124). Professionals recommend:
Align the wiper linkage with the mark you made previously to install it correctly in relation to the wiper motor shaft.
Step 26

Tighten the fastener connecting the linkage to the wiper motor shaft. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 21 Nm torque.
Step 27

Clean the wiper motor connector. Use dielectric grease.
Step 28

Clean the mounting seat of the windscreen wiper mechanism. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 29

Install the windscreen wiper mechanism.
Step 30

Attach the connector to the wiper motor.
Step 31

Tighten the windscreen wiper mechanism fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 13 Nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the microfibre cloth from the cabin filter.
Step 33

Install the central part of the drain.
Step 34

Install the side drains.
Step 35

Screw in the fasteners of the drain. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Step 36

Install the windscreen rubber moulding.
Step 37

Install the central element that holds the seal of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.
Step 38

Install the seal of the windscreen wiper scuttle tray.

Step 39

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 40

Close the hood.

Step 41

Switch on the ignition. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.

Step 42

Switch off the ignition.

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