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2001 Volvo XC70 Repair Question


Topics covered: Panel, Tailgate, Door.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 31, 2009

2001 Volvo XC70 Rear Hatch Wiper Motor

Electrical problem
2001 Volvo XC70 All Wheel Drive Automatic 100265 miles

How do you access and remove the rear hatch wiper motor?
Avatar Asked by fezzik414

Answer

Replied on October 31, 2009

Hi fezzik414,

Thank you for the donation.

Here are the procedures for replacing the tailgate wiper motor.

MOTOR, TAILGATE WIPER, REPLACING

Removal

• Remove the rear windshield wiper arm. See Tailgate wiper arm/blade, replacing
• Remove the tailgate panel. See Lower tailgate panel .
• Press the mounting for the washer hose towards the motor.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_WiperWasherHose01V70XCFig76_1.jpg



• Remove the washer hose
• Disconnect the connector
• Remove the screws.


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_WiperMotorRear01V70XC_1.jpg



• Remove the mechanism and motor.

Installation

• In reverse order.

Lower Tailgate Panel

Removing the rear door panel

• Remove 2 screws on each side
• Begin by detaching the panel at the window (eight covered clips in total).


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/192750_TailgatePanel01V70XCFig133_1.jpg



NOTE: When removing, note the position of the screws (the screws are two different lengths).
Removing the rear door panel
Installing the rear door panel

Install:
In reverse order.

NOTE: Ensure that the guide pins are correctly position before pushing the panel into place.

NOTE: Ensure that the clips click when they are pressed into place.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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