Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo (2008)
Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
Wiper Arms - Removal
Front
FRONT
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any front wiper system service, be certain that the key is removed from the
ignition lock. When the multi-function switch is set to the I (INTERMITTENT or AUTOMATIC) position, the front wipers could move
unexpectedly at any time causing injury or damage.
CAUTION: Do not open the hood while the front wiper arms are folded away from the windshield. Both the hood and the wiper arms could
become damaged.
CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may be damaged.
CAUTION: Do not rest the front wiper arms on the windshield glass without the wiper blades in place or the glass may become scratched.
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off
of the wiper pivot during wiper operation, regardless of how carefully it is reinstalled.
1. Disconnect the washer nozzle hose (4) from the elbow fitting (5) on the cowl top panel near the pivot end of the front wiper arm.
2. Lift the front wiper arm (1) to its over-center position to hold the wiper blade off of the glass and relieve the spring tension on the wiper arm to
pivot shaft connection.
3. Remove the nut (2) that secures the wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft (3).
4. If necessary, use a suitable battery terminal puller (3) to disengage the wiper arm (1) from the wiper pivot shaft (2).
5. Use a slight rocking action to disengage the front wiper arm pivot end from the pivot shaft and remove the wiper arm.
Rear
REAR
CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may be damaged.
CAUTION: Do not rest the rear wiper arms on the rear door glass without the wiper blades in place or the glass may become scratched.
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off
