[W126 Coupe] winshield heater?

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Habib:

That is in fact the wiper blade heater bladder.  Prevents the blades from icing to the windscreen while they are parked.  Beware the heater is not designed to free up the blades after a storm.  You still need to clear any ice or heavy snow accumulation OR you will be replacing the entire wiper linkage which will snap the rubber grommets (one or more) at the pivot points on the linkage arms.  I've come across this bladder on all the MB's where a windshield replacement was being done.  It just sits there and does not glue or bond in anyway to the glass.  You may notice a bit of flaky black foam if the windshield is not carefully removed without disturbing the aged foam layer (shinny) where the glass meets the bladder.  I've never replaced one or the attached hoses due to a leak.  Pretty amazing.

Regards,

Dick
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