S80 2002 wiper change plastic clips

johnwilky · Aug 14th, 2018, 15:38

In the action of changing my wiper blades I broke the little plastic clip which I assume secures the wiper onto the arm. I fixed the new blade into position without the clip and it seems secure enough , anyone one with similar problem and will the blade be secure witho9the clip? Cheers
By the way what a ball ache.

johnwilky · Aug 15th, 2018, 11:33

Bump anyone ,cheers

Theeggman · Aug 15th, 2018, 11:41

A photo may help.

ma70 · Aug 15th, 2018, 17:10

I think many people just live without the wash/wipe judging by the amount I've seen without blades fitted. I just couldn't let it go to waste, the motors etc are already there and programmed to operate so why not use them? Ours came sans-blade too and one of the lugs is broken on the part that the blade clips into.

Like you said, it seemed secure enough when I fitted a new blade but I still added a zip-tie around the job to make sure it doesn't go walkies. I imagine it could damage our (or someone elses) windscreen if it flew off under wind pressure on the motorway.

I would be interested to know if the whole plastic end of the wiper arm is available new, as they do go brittle over time and ours are both a little loose in the end of the actual arm also.

Aug 14th, 2018, 15:38	#1
johnwilky Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2022 18:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stalybridge	S80 2002 wiper change plastic clips In the action of changing my wiper blades I broke the little plastic clip which I assume secures the wiper onto the arm. I fixed the new blade into position without the clip and it seems secure enough , anyone one with similar problem and will the blade be secure witho9the clip? Cheers By the way what a ball ache.

Aug 15th, 2018, 11:41	#3
Theeggman Senior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2019 17:22 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Okehampton	A photo may help. __________________ Tim. 2005 XC70 Auto. Now Sold.

Aug 15th, 2018, 17:10	#4
ma70 Curmudgeon with a turbo Last Online: Jul 1st, 2020 17:48 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Congleton	I think many people just live without the wash/wipe judging by the amount I've seen without blades fitted. I just couldn't let it go to waste, the motors etc are already there and programmed to operate so why not use them? Ours came sans-blade too and one of the lugs is broken on the part that the blade clips into. Like you said, it seemed secure enough when I fitted a new blade but I still added a zip-tie around the job to make sure it doesn't go walkies. I imagine it could damage our (or someone elses) windscreen if it flew off under wind pressure on the motorway. I would be interested to know if the whole plastic end of the wiper arm is available new, as they do go brittle over time and ours are both a little loose in the end of the actual arm also. __________________ (current) '06 P2 S80 D5 SE LUX, Met. Gold/Black leather, 200k (past)'99 P1.5 V40 SE 1.8 (1731cc), Metallic Peacock Blue-Green, Black Leather, Winter Pack. 101k (past) '88 340 GL 1.7, gifted to me with "slipping clutch" that was a sticky linkage Last edited by ma70; Aug 15th, 2018 at 17:12.

Aug 15th, 2018, 11:33	#2
johnwilky Junior Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2022 18:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stalybridge	Bump anyone ,cheers

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