Wiper/washer System: Removal & Installation Volvo V70 I

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation (C70, S70 & V70)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure motor is in end (parked) position. Remove wiper arms by loosening wiper arm nut. Release wiper arm from splines. Using pliers, lever against nut and press arm up. (Scheme 3) Ensure nut is left in position to protect threads. Remove nut and arm.
2. Remove 5 screws securing cover plate on cowl. (Scheme 4) Disconnect 2 drainage tubes. Remove cover plate from cowl. Remove bolts securing wiper assembly. (Scheme 5) Pull assembly outward to release it from socket. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove wiper assembly.
3. Turn wiper assembly upside down. Mark position of crank arm for installation reference. Remove crank arm. Remove 3 bolts securing motor to wiper assembly and remove motor.
4. Before installing new motor, ensure it is in park position. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten crank arm nut to 14.8 ft. lbs. (20 N.m). Adjust wiper arms as necessary. See «WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S35374786262001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten wiper arm nuts to 11.8 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).

Removal & Installation (S90 & V90)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure motor is in end (parked) position. Remove wiper arms by loosening wiper arm nut. Release wiper arm from splines. Using pliers, lever against nut and press arm up. (Scheme 3) Ensure nut is left in position to protect threads. Remove nut and arm.
2. Remove 6 screws securing cover plate on cowl. (Scheme 6) Disconnect 2 drain tubes. Remove cover plate from cowl. Remove 3 bolts attaching wiper linkage to vehicle. Unplug wiper motor connector, and remove bolt for ground strap.
3. Remove wiper linkage assembly. Mark position of crank arm and linkage. Remove wiper motor shaft nut for crank arm. When removing crank arm, note number of spacers. Remove wiper motor mounting bolts and motor.
4. Before installing, verify that wiper motor is in park position. Line up marks for crank arm and linkage. Tighten wiper motor shaft nut for crank arm to 19.2 ft. lbs. (26 N.m). To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper arms as necessary. See «WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S35374786262001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten wiper arm nuts to 11.8 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).

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Wiper relay is located in relay box under left side of instrument panel. Replace as necessary.

Front and rear wiper relays are located in relay box, in center console, behind ashtray. Replace as necessary.

Remove steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove wiper switch retaining screws. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Washer motor is located on washer fluid reservoir, in right front (C70, S70 and V70) or left front (S90 and V90) corner of engine compartment. Disconnect electrical connector and lift motor off reservoir. (Scheme 7) Disconnect fluid lines. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Scheme 7

Removal & Installation (V70)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure motor is in end (parked) position. Remove wiper arms by loosening wiper arm nut. Release wiper arm from splines. Using pliers, lever against nut and press arm up. (Scheme 3) Ensure nut is left in position to protect threads. Remove nut and arm.
2. Open tailgate and remove trim around inner door handle. Place a piece of cardboard near window at each upper corner of trim panel to protect paint from damage when panel is removed. Pull lower edge of panel downward to release clips. Use your hand to hit panel forward to release remaining retainers.
3. Remove wiper unit nuts and disconnect electrical connector. Remove nut from wiper arm shaft. Remove wiper motor unit. Remove wiper motor shaft-to-crank arm nut. Remove wiper motor screws and remove wiper motor from unit.
4. Before installation, connect 12 volts to wiper motor to ensure that the motor is in park position. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install wiper arm blade parallel to lower edge of tailgate glass. Tighten wiper arm shaft nut to 11.8 ft. lbs. (16 N.m).

Removal & Installation (V90)

For rear wiper motor removal and installation, refer to illustration. (Scheme 8)

Scheme 8

Removal & Installation (Except C70)

1. Lift cover of wiper arm holder. Loosen nut a few turns, but leave on threads. Disconnect wiper arm from splines. Using pliers, lever against nut and press arm upward. Ensure nut is left in position to protect threads. Remove nut and arm. (Scheme 3) Disconnect washer fluid supply tube.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust as necessary. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S38578554532001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (S70 & V70 - Left Side)

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove wiper arms. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARMS»(ref-96659-S19689813372001041900000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove headlight and side-marker assembly. Remove air baffle between spoiler and radiator. Remove 2 screws ("B") securing headlight wiper motor. (Scheme 9)
2. Remove left side radiator mount bolt and loosen right side bolt. Move radiator back enough to remove motor. Disconnect electrical connector. Working from inside engine compartment, remove wiper motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper arm as necessary. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S38578554532001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (S70 & V70 - Right Side With A/C)

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove control module box air duct on right side of engine compartment. Remove washer reservoir filler pipe.
2. Discharge A/C system, using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove A/C receiver-drier (located behind headlight). Remove wiper arm and washer hose. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARMS»(ref-96659-S19689813372001041900000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
3. Remove headlight and side-marker assembly. Remove control module box security strap. A screw puller will be needed for the bolt on the strap. Drill hole and use screw puller to remove strap bolt. Remove security strap. Before removing control module box cover, clean debris off to prevent damage to module.
4. Remove upper control module box bolt on right front of box. Pry out metal clip for control module box cover and remove cover. Pry out metal clips for lower control module box and remove middle section.
5. Move control module backward to release from tab in front of box. Access headlight wiper motor from under control module box cable ducting. Remove 3 radiator support screws ("A") and 2 screws ("B") retaining wiper motor. (Scheme 9) Remove wiper motor through engine compartment. Rotate wiper motor 1/2 turn to ease removal.
6. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use new security bolt for security strap on control module box. Tighten bolt until the head breaks off. Adjust wiper arm as necessary. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S38578554532001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Removal & Installation (S70 & V70 - Right Side Without A/C)

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove control module box air duct on right side of engine compartment. Remove washer reservoir filler pipe.
2. Remove wiper arm and washer hose. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARMS»(ref-96659-S19689813372001041900000) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove headlight wiper motor retaining screws. (Scheme 9) Disconnect electrical connector and remove wiper motor through engine compartment. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wiper arm as necessary. See «HEADLIGHT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT»(ref-96659-S38578554532001041900000) under ADJUSTMENTS.

Scheme 9