Windscreen Wipers - Facelift T5

[brother10]

Hi,

This problem has only recently shown itself with the recent frost and snow. I try when possible to lift my wiper blades off the screen when frost/snow is around and I need to use my vehicle first thing. However, the near side wiper is located so low that it will not clear the bonnet edge - is this the same on all facelift models, or has mine been fitted incorrectly? Would welcome your input.

Bob

 

[Californiaman]

That is how it is on mine. I try and tuck my silver screen underneath the wiper when it is windy but you can only lift the wiper a tiny bit.

Its down to pedestrian safety legislation apparently.

 

[brother10]

for the response. Beggars the question on how to fit wiper blades doesn`t it :?:

Bob

 

[MickyBlue]

You have 2 options when fitting new ones
1-open the bonnet & fiddle from underneath
OR
2- the correct way, park the wipers in 'service position' as per the handbook instructions.

 

[brother10]

Hi MB,
Like your style young man. When all else fails read the instructions. It is however a great relief to me, that should I throw an unsuspecting pedestrian over my bonnet he/she won`t be injured by the recessed wiper but mightjust have their eyes poked out by the offside one.

Nice sounding bit of kit you have bought - enjoy !!

Bob

 

[MickyBlue]

Hi MB,
Like your style young man. When all else fails read the instructions. It is however a great relief to me, that should I throw an unsuspecting pedestrian over my bonnet he/she won`t be injured by the recessed wiper but mightjust have their eyes poked out by the offside one.

Nice sounding bit of kit you have bought - enjoy !!

Bob

Would have given you more detailed idea of how to park them in service position, but I can't remember how you do it without looking in the book myself. I just know it's in there cos I read it a while ago.
Sorry you'll just have to put it down to my middle age brain fade