When to replace the Wiper Blades on your MERCEDES-BENZ GL
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) GL 400 4-matic (166.856), MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) GL 350 CDI / BlueTec 4-matic (166.823, 166.824), MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) GL 500 4-matic (166.873, 166.874), MERCEDES-BENZ GL (X166) GL 63 AMG 4-matic (166.874) 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 GL (X166) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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How to change Rear wiper blade on Mercedes X166 GL 350 CDI / BlueTec 3.0 4-matic (166.823, 166.824) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Rear wiper blade
How to change Wiper Arm Set, window cleaning on Mercedes X166 GL 350 CDI / BlueTec 3.0 4-matic (166.823, 166.824) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Wiper Arm Set, window cleaning
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS (X166) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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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    Press the clip.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ GL-CLASS (X166). AUTODOC recommends:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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