ML 63 AMG (164.177) V8-6.3L (156.980) (2007)
Wiper Blade: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chatter/Noisy
Date: July 29, 2008
Order No.: S-B-82.30/366d
Supersedes: P-B-82.30/366c and T-B-82.30/453b dated March 1, 2007
Group: 82
Revision History
Revision
Date
Purpose
d
7/29/08
Note Pertaining to S-B-82.35/621 Added
c
3/1/07
Content Updated
b
1/10/06
Content and Warranty Information Updated
a
6/2/05
Applicable Models Updated
-
9/8/04
Initial issue
SUBJECT:
All Passenger Models
All 164 / 251 Models
Adjusting Wiper Arms
If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of wipers chattering / noisy, proceed as follows.
1.
Inspect wiper blades / inserts for wear and replace as needed.
2.
Thoroughly clean the windshield.
3.
Verify use of correct washer fluid.
4.
Check washer nozzle adjustment.
5.
If noises persist, proceed with steps 6 and 7.
6.
Check the wiper arm angle adjustment and record values per the applicable model WIS document.
7.
If required, adjust wiper arm angle.
Note:
To understand wipe quality and noise behavior, please refer to S-B-82.35/621 (Windshield Washer System: Maintaining Wiping Quality and
Controlling Noise).
Note:
Due to the natural aging process and wear, wiper blades should be replaced twice a year preferably in Spring and Fall (refer to Operator's
Manual).
Note:
Warranty claims for wiper blades / wiper blade inserts that are worn or damaged due to environmentally influenced reasons, abuse or physical
damage will not be accepted.
Note:
Special Tool (W211 589 02 21 00) was automatically shipped to all MB dealers as of June 2004.
Note:
Refer to Netstar message "Windshield Wiper Blades/Wiper Blade Inserts" dated Jan. 20, 2006.
Note: