Wipers/Washers - Wipers Shudder/Noisy
S40/V40/S60/C70/S70/V70/V70/ XC/S801998-
Section:
3
Group:
36
No.:
0022
Year:
02
Month:
10
Adjusting wiper arm
Background:
This Service Bulletin describes how to adjust the angle of the wiper arm correctly to address issues of shuddering and noise during operation
Special Tools
Description P/N
Measuring tool 951 2931
Other electrical equipment
Adjusting the wiper arm 1
Check that the wipers are in the parked position. Switch the wipers on and off again with the ignition switched on.
Fold out the wiper arm.
Remove the wiper blade.
Install the tool (A) loosely on the wiper arm (B), as illustrated.
Carefully fold the wiper arm and tool towards the windshield.
NOTE:
The base of the tool must be in contact with the windshield.
Tighten the tool (A) to the wiper arm (B) using screw (C).
S60/C70/S70/V70/V70XC/S80 2
Read the angle of the wiper arm to the windshield for both the driver and passenger side from the scale on the tool.
Correct angle:
- 4 degrees.
Caution:
Do not use excessive force when adjusting the wiper arm.
Adjust the:
- angle of the wiper arm as necessary
- wiper arm as illustrated.
Fold the wiper arm out and remove the tool.
Install new wiper blades and carefully fold the wiper arm down.
Test the function.
S40/V40 3
Read the angle of the wiper arm to the windshield for both the driver and passenger side from the scale on the tool.
The correct angle is within the following range:
- 3 to - 5 degrees.
Caution:
Do not use excessive force when adjusting the wiper arm.
Adjust the:
- angle of the wiper arm as necessary
- wiper arm as illustrated.
Fold the wiper arm out and remove the tool. Install new wiper blades and carefully fold the wiper arm down.
Test the function.
WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint, using claim type 01.