...just a quickie, cheapo repair.
Probably works on most Volvo estates over the last decade or so.
The rear wiper seems to be a common problem - it dies and it's kind of easy to just whack in a new motor but...
...water seems to get in down the spindle and, as a result, the mechanism seizes.
It's REALLY easy to take out, strip, clean and re-grease. So, save a few quid by popping off the tailgate trim panel (4 bolts and a few plastic retainers), remove the wiper arm and gently tap the spindle down. Unbolt (just 3 bolts) the mechanism then remove the panel cover plate using spline drives.
WD40 frees it off with a pair of grips and a good dollop of grease - the motor seems to be protected from overload - re-install the motor assembly and check it's parked then refit the wiper-arm and interior trim.
Job done - working rear wiper :)
Probably works on most Volvo estates over the last decade or so.
The rear wiper seems to be a common problem - it dies and it's kind of easy to just whack in a new motor but...
...water seems to get in down the spindle and, as a result, the mechanism seizes.
It's REALLY easy to take out, strip, clean and re-grease. So, save a few quid by popping off the tailgate trim panel (4 bolts and a few plastic retainers), remove the wiper arm and gently tap the spindle down. Unbolt (just 3 bolts) the mechanism then remove the panel cover plate using spline drives.
WD40 frees it off with a pair of grips and a good dollop of grease - the motor seems to be protected from overload - re-install the motor assembly and check it's parked then refit the wiper-arm and interior trim.
Job done - working rear wiper :)