When to replace the Wiper Blades on your MERCEDES-BENZ GLS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 350 d 4-matic (166.824), MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 450 4-matic (166.864), MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) AMG 63 4-matic (166.875), MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 500 4-matic (166.873), MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 400 4-matic (166.856), MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 350 d 4-matic (166.824) 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 GLS (X166) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
How to change Wiper blade on Mercedes GLS X166 350 d 4-matic (166.824) (OM 642.826) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Wiper blade
How to change Rear wiper blade on Mercedes GLS X166 350 d 4-matic (166.824) (OM 642.826) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Rear wiper blade
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Wiper Blades on Mercedes GLS X166 2015 - free PDF and video manuals
    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 350 d 4-matic (166.824) (OM 642.826) 2016 Wiper Blades - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  3. Step 3
    Mercedes GLS X166 AMG 63 4-matic (166.875) 2017 Wiper Blades replacement: free workshop manuals
    Press the clip.
  4. Step 4
    Changing Wiper Blades on MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (X166) 400 3.0 4-matic (166.856) 2018 by yourself
    Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – MERCEDES-BENZ GLS (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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