Wipers

JOHN GRANGER

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2001 VOLVO S60
5 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
154,000 MILES

I have a 2001 Volvo and the passenger side windshield wiper blade is flopping off the window as it hits the bottom. How do I adjust the play in the arm connection to the motor?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 9:40 PM

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CARADIODOC

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Look at the pivot for a plastic cap that can be unsnapped and lifted up. You should see a nut that is loose. Push the arm to its correct position, then tighten that nut.

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 10:17 PM

JOHN GRANGER

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I already removed the plastic piece and removed the nut but the wiper blade will not move on the stem at all and I can't seem to get it off and am reluctant to really force it. It seems to be loose beneath where the motor is housed. Any further ideas?

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 10:50 PM

CARADIODOC

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There is a lever underneath but if it is loose it will cause the wiper arm to not go far enough either way. If this has been a problem for a long time, suspect the arm was installed in the wrong position such as after a windshield replacement.

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 11:10 PM