front wiper blade replacement

[salthepal]

The front wiper blade needs replacing on 2001 E class. Is it easy to do and where can I get a replacement blade from please? I mean - will I have to go to the dealer to get one?

Thanks.

Sally

 

[Ultymate]

Halfords and several motor factors carry the blade and it's no more difficult than any other wiper blade to fit

 

[amb67]

Eurocar parts usually hold the blades in stock and are half the cost of the Mercedes-Benz retailers. Here's the link http://www.eurocarparts.com

The blade can be a little fiddly to fit but if you can wire a plug you can fit a wiper blade.

Failing that take it to your local Mercedes-Benz retailer or a good Indie, they will help you out but it will cost you.

 

[hmang]

find your local branch of GSF.

then compare the price of your e class blade against one for a 202 c class, i've been fitting them for yonks now at about £7 a pop

 

[philharve]

Hi salthepal

I agree with 'amb67', fitting a new blade can be fiddly if you have never done it before. I buy my replacement Bosch blades from Halfords but they are readily available from a wide range of retail outlets. The MB dealership will charge the earth for the part and probably charge for fitting. It's easily a DIY job.

REGARDS

Phil

 

[salthepal]

Thanks to you all. I'll give it a go.

 

[FIBAMAN]

You could try the dealer for a replacement rubber blade. They used to do them and were quite reasonable price.

 

[jberks]

One point not made is that you can buy the whole blade for around £25 (from memory) or just the rubber bit which used to be around a fiver. Plumped for the blade only option at a service thinking I was saving money - only to be charged £20 to change it!

 

[MW]

Eurocar parts have Bosch ones very cheaply, my W124 was about £7. They are very good ones. It takes about 3 minutes if you have done one before. Put some thick towel between the arm and the glass. After dozens of blade changesin 30 years, I had one slip and the arm on a VW hit the glass, and the ping on the glass cracked and spread before me. Be warned. Its a very easy job. Take it slow, and protect the glass.

 

[philharve]

Protect the windscreen

Yes, I agree with 'MW'.

I, too, have heard of instances where the wiper arm came crashing down onto the windscreen causing it to crack. Use a towel or some other impact absorbent material to protect the windscreen.

Replacement should take about 3 minutes, or so, to unclip the old and install a new wiper blade + backing piece, according to instructions contained in my Haynes.

REGARDS

Phil

 

[100%Bitch]

:lol: If I can do it anyone can.

Failing that, buy one from a small motor factor and act pathetic. Somebody always comes out to change it for you.