C5 HDI VTR - Wiper Replacement

[Citroen Virgin]

This is probably a simple problem but I just picked my C5 up at the weekend and the wipers aren't quite up to scratch.
I have bought a new pair but cannot see how I lift the arms away from the windscreen as the rear end of the bonnet prevents the arms from being lifted up.

To be able to replace the blades properly, I need to lift the arms.

Any simple advice....... or maybe i am just being blind as well as stupid.....!

Cheers.

Forgot to say that it is a 53 plate 2.0

[wheeler]

you need to put the wipers into service mode- start the car up & run the engine for a few seconds,switch the engine & ignition off,push the wiper stalk fully down & release.the wiper arms will do half a sweep & they will now be pointing upwards alowing you to change the blades. just operate the wipes as normal to get them back.

[Citroen Virgin]

Thanks wheeler.
I shall try that later.

And now I am happy as I don't feel stupid................ What a strange design.......!

[reblack68]

I tried this just now after doing a search.

It worked, except that the wipers returned when I let go. I just did the job one-handed since it was only the driver's side needing done (I'd already managed to wrestle the passenger one off and on). When I was finished the wipers were staying up.

As an added bonus this procedure made the rear wiper start working again. I can tell that multiplex electrics are going to be fun.

[AndersDK]

As an added bonus this procedure made the rear wiper start working again.

That is certainly interesting. Seems you have found the rear wiper reset mode

[rabenson]

Yet again, the forum has saved me a great deal of head scratching - tried the above and it worked perfectly! - thanks!!