Changing wiper blades

Barnacle58 · Jan 19th, 2019, 10:05

I don't think I've ever managed to change a wiper blade on any car that I've ever owned without cutting myself, ruining the new blade and ending up going to Halfords and paying for them to fit new ones leaving me with one good blade and losing any saving I made by buying the blades over the internet.. But there is a first time for everything. And so to page 205 of the handbook.

1. Fold out the wiper arm and grasp the wiper blade. What does "fold out the wiper arm " mean? Does it mean put the arm off the windscreen so that the blade is facing the sky instead of the windscreen? What does "grasp the wiper blade" mean? Where do you grasp it and how hard-are you trying to throttle a snake or handling your Aunt's best china?
2. Press in the ribbed spring catch on the wiper blade while lifting it off at the arm extension. Does "press in " mean press it towards the wiper blade or squeeze both sides? And what is the "arm extension". How exactly do you lift it off? Does it just become loose ?

Thanks

SwissXC90 · Jan 19th, 2019, 10:18

Fold out means to move the wiper arm out away from the windscreen, so that you can access the wiper blades.

Then unclip the blades. View the clip to see how it works.

nu11eaf · Jan 19th, 2019, 10:23

I think you might be better leaving it to Halfords, its a really complicated procedure involving lifting the arm away from the screen, pressing a button in and lifting wiper blade off the wiper arm. And then you have to fit the new one which involves pushing the wiper blade back on the arm until it clicks into place and then placing the arm back onto the screen. Yes best leave it to the professionals who have trained technicians.

Barnacle58 · Jan 19th, 2019, 10:43

SwissXC90 -did you mean to post a video clip? I have found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Uc-0hVLSM but it is too fast and not close up enough.
Nu11eaf. OK I'm not good with cars but I'm trying and was I was explaining my difficulty. I find it disappointing that you have to take such a tone.

nu11eaf · Jan 19th, 2019, 12:14

It was a tongue in cheek reply not meant to be taken seriously or cause offence. Sorry if you took it any other way. My video is of my 2017 spa model XC90 which is a bit different to yours, thats why I did not post it.

SwissXC90 · Jan 19th, 2019, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnacle58

I find it disappointing that you have to take such a tone.

Tone??
What tone??

You asked questions and I tried to answer them in a clear, concise and helpful manner.

S60D5-185 · Jan 19th, 2019, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

Tone??
What tone??

You asked questions and I tried to answer them in a clear, concise and helpful manner.

The Tone remark was aimed at Nu11eaf not you.

Barnacle58 · Jan 19th, 2019, 12:53

Right moving on, tried to squeeze the clips on both sides and nothing happened. Got a neighbour to have a go and he got nowhere either. As it so cold, I'm reluctant to get the pliers out as I'll probably break the things and end needing a new arm.

Swiss -as SC60 said, not aimed at you and Nuleaf, sorry for taking wrong way.

I find my incompetence at simple car jobs quite staggering when I can do other things round the house without any difficulty.

Harley Dave · Jan 19th, 2019, 14:16

https://www.ezwipers.com/wipers/Volvo/XC90/2010/change

Is this any help?

There are instructions for different years in case the method changed along the way

Cheers

Dave

Barnacle58 · Jan 19th, 2019, 15:41

From that "Note: if you have OEM blades on your car, they will release in reverse -- push down on the rear of the blade so the wings disengage."
Will try tomorrow -this could be why I'm failing

Jan 19th, 2019, 10:05	#1
Barnacle58 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 17:11 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wetherby	Changing wiper blades I don't think I've ever managed to change a wiper blade on any car that I've ever owned without cutting myself, ruining the new blade and ending up going to Halfords and paying for them to fit new ones leaving me with one good blade and losing any saving I made by buying the blades over the internet.. But there is a first time for everything. And so to page 205 of the handbook. 1. Fold out the wiper arm and grasp the wiper blade. What does "fold out the wiper arm " mean? Does it mean put the arm off the windscreen so that the blade is facing the sky instead of the windscreen? What does "grasp the wiper blade" mean? Where do you grasp it and how hard-are you trying to throttle a snake or handling your Aunt's best china? 2. Press in the ribbed spring catch on the wiper blade while lifting it off at the arm extension. Does "press in " mean press it towards the wiper blade or squeeze both sides? And what is the "arm extension". How exactly do you lift it off? Does it just become loose ? Thanks

Jan 19th, 2019, 10:18	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	Fold out means to move the wiper arm out away from the windscreen, so that you can access the wiper blades. Then unclip the blades. View the clip to see how it works. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Jan 19th, 2019, 10:23	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:55 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	I think you might be better leaving it to Halfords, its a really complicated procedure involving lifting the arm away from the screen, pressing a button in and lifting wiper blade off the wiper arm. And then you have to fit the new one which involves pushing the wiper blade back on the arm until it clicks into place and then placing the arm back onto the screen. Yes best leave it to the professionals who have trained technicians. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats. Last edited by nu11eaf; Jan 19th, 2019 at 10:28.

Jan 19th, 2019, 12:14	#5
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:55 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It was a tongue in cheek reply not meant to be taken seriously or cause offence. Sorry if you took it any other way. My video is of my 2017 spa model XC90 which is a bit different to yours, thats why I did not post it. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

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Jan 19th, 2019, 10:43	#4
Barnacle58 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 17:11 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wetherby	SwissXC90 -did you mean to post a video clip? I have found https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Uc-0hVLSM but it is too fast and not close up enough. Nu11eaf. OK I'm not good with cars but I'm trying and was I was explaining my difficulty. I find it disappointing that you have to take such a tone.

Jan 19th, 2019, 12:53	#8
Barnacle58 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 17:11 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wetherby	Right moving on, tried to squeeze the clips on both sides and nothing happened. Got a neighbour to have a go and he got nowhere either. As it so cold, I'm reluctant to get the pliers out as I'll probably break the things and end needing a new arm. Swiss -as SC60 said, not aimed at you and Nuleaf, sorry for taking wrong way. I find my incompetence at simple car jobs quite staggering when I can do other things round the house without any difficulty.

Jan 19th, 2019, 14:16	#9
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 21:54 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	https://www.ezwipers.com/wipers/Volvo/XC90/2010/change Is this any help? There are instructions for different years in case the method changed along the way Cheers Dave

Jan 19th, 2019, 15:41	#10
Barnacle58 Junior Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 17:11 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Wetherby	From that "Note: if you have OEM blades on your car, they will release in reverse -- push down on the rear of the blade so the wings disengage." Will try tomorrow -this could be why I'm failing

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