"wide spray" washer jets

shane_blues · May 1st, 2007, 10:03

I was looking at some posts RE "wide spray" washer jets for other volvos and i was wondering if it can be be done to my beloved 460 and if not what is the trick for removeing the ones on my car to clean them.

PAZ3154 · May 1st, 2007, 13:56

Unfortunately the 400 series is just about the only car that they won't fit. unless some other manufacturer makes them for these cars. To remove yours for cleaning a pair of long nose pliers is the easiest tool to use. the jet is held in by two sping out lugs on it's underside. they can be a little tricky to get to but persevere! once you have released the jet detach the pipe from it and blow an airline through the jet if possible. try not to let the pipe slip back through the hole too much. if you lose it they can be a sod to thread back through. best way is to grip it with a pair of self locking pliers if you have them.
hope this helps

shane_blues · May 1st, 2007, 15:17

Sorry to be a little thick but when removeing them do i twist , pull upwards, pull and twist , and can i do this without haveing to get into the underside of the jets.
Thanks Shane

APS · May 6th, 2007, 21:39

You have to release the clips from below to take out the jet - the Haynes manual says just pull, but if you do the lugs break off! (Been there, done that)

Fortuantely, new jets are available from Volvo!

Adrian

DSK · May 16th, 2007, 15:59

FWIW, those wide spray jets are a nightmare, when you use them, you can't see a bloody thing and its irritating! Take it from me, stick with the ones that you have!

May 1st, 2007, 10:03	#1
shane_blues New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2012 01:23 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	"wide spray" washer jets I was looking at some posts RE "wide spray" washer jets for other volvos and i was wondering if it can be be done to my beloved 460 and if not what is the trick for removeing the ones on my car to clean them.

May 1st, 2007, 13:56	#2
PAZ3154 Glad to be back Last Online: Jul 12th, 2021 22:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Llandudno Junction	Unfortunately the 400 series is just about the only car that they won't fit. unless some other manufacturer makes them for these cars. To remove yours for cleaning a pair of long nose pliers is the easiest tool to use. the jet is held in by two sping out lugs on it's underside. they can be a little tricky to get to but persevere! once you have released the jet detach the pipe from it and blow an airline through the jet if possible. try not to let the pipe slip back through the hole too much. if you lose it they can be a sod to thread back through. best way is to grip it with a pair of self locking pliers if you have them. hope this helps

May 1st, 2007, 15:17	#3
shane_blues New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2012 01:23 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London	Sorry to be a little thick but when removeing them do i twist , pull upwards, pull and twist , and can i do this without haveing to get into the underside of the jets. Thanks Shane

May 6th, 2007, 21:39	#4
APS APS Last Online: Sep 19th, 2014 21:25 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glos View Photos By: APS	You have to release the clips from below to take out the jet - the Haynes manual says just pull, but if you do the lugs break off! (Been there, done that) Fortuantely, new jets are available from Volvo! Adrian

May 16th, 2007, 15:59	#5
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	FWIW, those wide spray jets are a nightmare, when you use them, you can't see a bloody thing and its irritating! Take it from me, stick with the ones that you have!

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