S40: - Headlamp wash wipe removal

il_pompino · Dec 28th, 2009, 20:31

Hi forum people,

Due to a minor front end shunt I have a damaged bumper. While the front bumper is off the car being repaired or replaced I have the chance to deal with the headlamp wash wipe system, ideally I would like to remove it from the car completely- it has always been hit and miss in operation and has no syncronization. Do any of you know the basic principal of removing this item and any implications incurred, is there a Volvo original blanking plate for the bumper?

Many thanks in advance for any replies.

phil_r · Dec 28th, 2009, 21:00

Have a look at this thread, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t+wiper&page=2

My wipers gave up following driving through some very heavy snow last year and became intermitant. I disconnected them (when they where in the down position) at the connecter which is visable with the bonnet open near the bonnet catch, there is two of them! I then taped the connectors up with insulating tape so that i could later repair the units.

A month ago I decided to sort them out, removal was as shown in the link and didn't take as long as i thought it might, bumper off, lights out (air con pipe was a right old pain on the left light). I then drove around for a week or two with the small holes showing below the lights where the motor used to extend through, although you may be able to get blanks for these? If disconecting permantly you will also need to deal with the washer pipe, i left mine pointing downwards out the way whilst i sorted the motor out.

I point to note the 440's have the same motor housing and motor but different gearing, saved me a few £££ after swapping...

Phil

il_pompino · Dec 29th, 2009, 10:05

Morning Phil, many thanks for pointing me in the right direction - that thread had a lot of useful info. I will endeavour to remove them completely, and hopefully will come up with a solution for the washer bottle feed pipe that is left hanging

il_pompino · Dec 29th, 2009, 15:29

As mentioned earlier the car has had a minor front end yesterday

Shame really as shes a lovely example, but at the end of the day totally repairable - I hope

Dec 28th, 2009, 20:31	#1
il_pompino single speed muppet Last Online: Apr 5th, 2013 18:40 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: W'ton	Headlamp wash wipe removal Hi forum people, Due to a minor front end shunt I have a damaged bumper. While the front bumper is off the car being repaired or replaced I have the chance to deal with the headlamp wash wipe system, ideally I would like to remove it from the car completely- it has always been hit and miss in operation and has no syncronization. Do any of you know the basic principal of removing this item and any implications incurred, is there a Volvo original blanking plate for the bumper? Many thanks in advance for any replies.

Dec 29th, 2009, 15:29	#4
il_pompino single speed muppet Last Online: Apr 5th, 2013 18:40 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: W'ton	As mentioned earlier the car has had a minor front end yesterday Shame really as shes a lovely example, but at the end of the day totally repairable - I hope __________________ Regards Andy The Single Speed Muppet

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Dec 28th, 2009, 21:00	#2
phil_r Senior Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 17:27 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Malton	Have a look at this thread, http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...t+wiper&page=2 My wipers gave up following driving through some very heavy snow last year and became intermitant. I disconnected them (when they where in the down position) at the connecter which is visable with the bonnet open near the bonnet catch, there is two of them! I then taped the connectors up with insulating tape so that i could later repair the units. A month ago I decided to sort them out, removal was as shown in the link and didn't take as long as i thought it might, bumper off, lights out (air con pipe was a right old pain on the left light). I then drove around for a week or two with the small holes showing below the lights where the motor used to extend through, although you may be able to get blanks for these? If disconecting permantly you will also need to deal with the washer pipe, i left mine pointing downwards out the way whilst i sorted the motor out. I point to note the 440's have the same motor housing and motor but different gearing, saved me a few £££ after swapping... Phil

Dec 29th, 2009, 10:05	#3
il_pompino single speed muppet Last Online: Apr 5th, 2013 18:40 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: W'ton	Morning Phil, many thanks for pointing me in the right direction - that thread had a lot of useful info. I will endeavour to remove them completely, and hopefully will come up with a solution for the washer bottle feed pipe that is left hanging

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