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Anyone done it or know how to do it?
I think it 'should' be fairly straightforward but I have a concern over the bit that goes through the rear window, is any work required on this?
Otherwise its £130 all in from the 1st garage we tried.
£130 inc. the motor isn't [i]that[/i] bad, presuming they'll put a new one in.
I have to do mine, it's not difficult, I've had all the trim off already to check it out, i think the motors are generic across the range which helps, i'd say 2/5 difficulty.
WHat year ? I've got one of them dealer manuals on cd somewhere. Could send you the relevant bit.
Its a 2003 model. If you've got the relevant info that would be much appreciated
Get a Haynes manual, it'll tell you everything you need to know. The bit through the window is easy, you just take the nut off under the plastic cover where the wiper attaches to the splined spigot and then just slide the wiper assembly off. It may be seized so some gentle persuasion and WD40 should do the trick. The spigot protrudes out of the motor assembly through a hole in the glass. There is a rubber seal around the hole but you can just slide the spigot out I think.
What has happened to the motor? Is it completely dead or does the blade swipe and stop in the middle of the window? Mine does this and its not a broken motor but dodgey wiring running through the tailgate.
The wiper used to stick halfway, sometimes it would go all the way across in different conditions e.g. bit of rain, clean windscreen. Then it moved a bit and then whirred, then move with a 'helping hand', now it just makes a whirring sound with no movement. Changed the relay to no avail. Man at the garage said the motor was fine but the gears / nylons were worn out.
From memory, couldn't be easier. 1. remove nut that holds on wiper arm. 2. raise arm to vertical position (as you would to change blade), "wiggle" until arm becomes free. 3. Remove tailgate interior trim (maybe a couple of screws and pull gently, if cold warm with hair dryer0. 4. Disconnect multi plug and ground (if not integral to harness) 5. Remove securing bolts and motor 6. Replace and test.
now it just makes a whirring sound with no movement. Changed the relay to no avail. Man at the garage said the motor was fine but the gears / nylons were worn out.
It could also be the splines on the spigot have rounded and its just spinning where it plugs into the wiper blade assembly, that's just a guess though and your man at the garage is probably right.