E320 wiper arm help - Benzworld.org

jmcquellon · 11-11-2006, 10:26 AM

Okay, I change wiper inserts and now wiper arm is stuck in 'retracted' position (away from the window) I'm afraid I'm going to break the arm trying to release it from that 'stop' position. I can't really see the stop that's holding it back. Can someone please help with this? thanks

jmcquellon · 11-11-2006, 10:56 AM

got it, just some wd-40 at hinge fyi

James Rothwell · 04-20-2008, 09:46 AM

Excellent - My W210 E320 has just done this aswell...

Will go and try it now.

*Do I get a pat on the back for using search??

**Musikmann** · 04-20-2008, 11:16 AM

Right, it retracts to the off-windshield position more easlily than it does in the reverse direction. The 1st time that happened to me I thought I had broken something, or would if I forced it back down. I have never tried lubricating the hinge, so thanks for the tip.

**Matt L** · 04-20-2008, 11:22 AM

*That you do.

The arm takes more pressure than seems to be desired, but that's just how it is built.