发表于 2012-01-21 22:54 IP属地:未知
Once the metal grill is totally removed 2 we are able to remove the wiper arms complete with blades
Firstly we need to raise the drive spindle covers,1 this I found was best done using two fingers placed close to the shoulders, located by the spindle 1 ease the cover away from the arm at the same time easing up,
its only made of plastic so take care not to damage it!
Note The cover only flips up it does not totally remove.
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Using the 1/2"AF /15mm Spanner slacken the wiper arm retaining nuts, anti clockwise to undo, Note that these nuts are NOT TIGHT! and when being replaced must not be over tightened, or damage will be caused to the spindle drive mechanism. In this photo I have already removed the nut. note also the wiper arms are 90% to the screen, take care the springs are quite strong. This will enable us to take hold of the arm, very close to the screen and to then gently but firmly rock/tilt the arm from side to side, this will loosen the arm on the tapered spindle & spline and allow the arm and blade to be removed, if there is no movement initially, persist they do come off! Repeat the procedure with the second arm.
The tapered spindle from which the arm has been removed can now be seen, the grooves within the aluminium body can also be seen, it is these that engage on C the spline's to effect the drive of the arms, and on which the arms are engaged to re-align them on the spindle. Surrounding the spindle is a rubber grommet, A Do not be concerned if this is dislodged as it easily replaced, and can be done after you have replaced the filter and the plastic filter B A small amount of rust forming, which can be avoided by applying a smear of grease.
A If like me you wish to remove the complete plastic filter cover so as to be able to thoroughly clean it, then you will need to disconnect the front washer tubing from the pump. Have your Blu-Tac of something similar to hand, carefully remove the rubber tube then block the outlet with the Blu-Tac or your screen wash fluid will drain from the reservoir. take care not to damage or bend the outlet spigot.
B The electrical supply which powers the heated washer nozzles also needs to be disconnected, press on the narrow shoulder between the two hips, if the connection will not open try pressing the two parts of the switch together then press the hip .this will allow the two parts to be separated, ensure that undue pressure is not placed on the wiring or connections.
We are now ready to remove the last two screws that are still holding the filter cover which forms the filter cover in place.. A One either side, All the screws removed will be of the same type and length so there is no need to keep them separately. Having now removed them, the moulded plastic filter cover can be completely removed, close the bonnet and working from the top ease the filter cover out from its under the vertical windscreen rubbers either side, when completely free remove it from the car & carefully place it away from under your feet. The pollen filter and screen wiper mechanism will now be visible.
Handle this entire component with care , it is all plastic and in some parts is quite fragile. in particular the area of the drains at either end. The older the unit the more brittle it will become. Having removed mine I gave it a good wash off with liquid soap and cold water and a 1" paint brush, making sure all area's were clean ready for return to the car.
Ashows the hole that left by the grommet which has been dislodged during removal.
B shows an existing break in the fragile area of the plastic.
C Washer jets.
D Washer hose.
E Electrics servicing the heated nozzles.
We have at last reached the old pollen/dust filter which can still be seen located in it is housing. To remove slide upwards towards the bottom of the windscreen so as to clear the retaining lugs A Below situated along the bottom of the housing.
Fitting the New filter couldn't be easier, check for the direction of air flow indicated on the flap-seal attached to the edge of the filter. Place the new filter into the housing accordingly, having first ensured that the housing is clean.
It was interesting to note that when I removed the old filter the blue cable was trapped in the bottom edge of the filter housing effectively breaking the seal, there is little point in having a sophisticated activated carbon filter if the air being drawn into the car is bypassing the filter. Its worth making sure on installation that nothing breaks the seal between filter and housing.
We are now ready to start re-assembling the components, Obviously they are replaced in the reverse order but there are a couple of points to watch.
Running along the bottom edge of the windscreen is a rubber seal, in my instance this was thick with black filth, that had obviously collected from the screen, a quick wash in cold water and liquid soap and it was like new, the improved seal will also ensure that water does not track-back under the bottom edge of the screen.
A Shows out New filter in place. Take care that the horizontal seal is seated correctly on the bottom of the screen before commencing re-assembly. C
While we have the chance a small amount of general purpose grease on the moving parts of the wiper mechanism will do no harm, I also applied a smear of grease to moving components and where ever you see signs of rust. B
Be very sparing with any grease applied on the wiper arm spindles, it is important that the tapered spindle housing on the arm fully engages with the spindle and spline when re-installed. Severe damage will be caused to both housing and spindle if they do not correctly locate.
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