Mercedes Benz : Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-82

Mercedes Benz C 43 AMG Technical Service Bulletin # P-82_30-366C Date: 070301

Wipers/Washers - Wipers Chattering/Noisy

Date: March 1, 2007

Order No.: P-B-82.30/366c

Supersedes: P-B-82.30/366b dated Jan. 10, 2006

Group: 82

Revision History

SUBJECT:

All Passenger 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:

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 January 20, 2006.

Note:

The following allowable labor operations should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair

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