C70 S70 V70 Cars: - Headlight washer alignment

Wrightalot · Dec 30th, 2019, 15:46

Don't know how it happened but one headlight washer blade is sitting vertically and the other is lying flat in the correct position. Can anyone tell me how to fix it please?

turboboy · Dec 30th, 2019, 17:51

First check that both wiper blades work. It could be that one has seized.

The arms are retained in a similar manner to windscreen arms, being mounted on a tapered, splined shaft and retained by a small nut under the end of the arm. Simply pivot the bottom of the wiper arm forwards to expose the nut (10mm from memory) and loosen it. Pull arm forward to release and reposition to "park" and retighten nut.

Wrightalot · Jan 1st, 2020, 16:38

Thank you for your input that is very helpful. I will give it a go as soon as I get a chnce.

upv5 · Jan 2nd, 2020, 15:02

I reckon your headlight wiper motor has a fault, it is quite common. A fix is listed in the articles section but it appears the pictures are no longer available. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=51146

John

happy diver · Jan 4th, 2020, 10:02

Don't bother with fixes or breakers it's far from satisfying

Save and buy new, now that's satisfying but at what price

or just remember to disconnect the motor after you have adjusted the arm

Dec 30th, 2019, 15:46	#1
Wrightalot Cosmo Last Online: Aug 15th, 2020 17:24 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tiverton	Headlight washer alignment Don't know how it happened but one headlight washer blade is sitting vertically and the other is lying flat in the correct position. Can anyone tell me how to fix it please?

Dec 30th, 2019, 17:51	#2
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	Headlight Wipers First check that both wiper blades work. It could be that one has seized. The arms are retained in a similar manner to windscreen arms, being mounted on a tapered, splined shaft and retained by a small nut under the end of the arm. Simply pivot the bottom of the wiper arm forwards to expose the nut (10mm from memory) and loosen it. Pull arm forward to release and reposition to "park" and retighten nut. __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

Jan 2nd, 2020, 15:02	#4
upv5 VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 12:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grays	I reckon your headlight wiper motor has a fault, it is quite common. A fix is listed in the articles section but it appears the pictures are no longer available. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=51146 John __________________ This is a Bike friendly Volvo-N.A.B.D. member 2000 V70R AWD - SWMBO 2017 XC60 D5 AWD --- Previous - 2009 V50 D5 SE LUX - 2000 V40 SE 2.0 - 1986 760 GLE 2.8

Jan 4th, 2020, 10:02	#5
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Don't bother with fixes or breakers it's far from satisfying Save and buy new, now that's satisfying but at what price or just remember to disconnect the motor after you have adjusted the arm __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

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Jan 1st, 2020, 16:38	#3
Wrightalot Cosmo Last Online: Aug 15th, 2020 17:24 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tiverton	Thank you for your input that is very helpful. I will give it a go as soon as I get a chnce.

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