How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Moderators: jifflemon, coyote1980, Rachel
How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
So I have now successfully completed this operation, I will now write this so others can benefit from it.
Those who try to remove the nozzle will find that it cannot be simply pulled out and replaced, it is a rather more complex process.
Step 1: remove the C-Pillar trim
On first inspection this is a very solid piece of 480 trim, in order to remove it one has to look for the two brass coloured C-clips that hold it in place. These can be found hiding underneath the boot seal.
Now one can choose to be 'brutal' with them and eventually the piece will come out, but that runs the risk of snapping stuff. As I didn't quite know what I was doing, I loosened the rear wheel/seat belt trim that includes the storage bins, allowing me to pry the window side of the C-Pillar trim out with a screwdriver, it should just pop out gently.
For the C-Clips in the boot seal, just gently push them with a flathead and again the piece should pop out. Again you could be brutal but I can't recommend it
you should now see the exposed pillar:
Step 2: Undoing the nut
This sounds simple, but is more difficult than it sounds. The nut is located in a position which means that it cannot be got at by a spanner at all, or a ratchet easily. If you remove the water hose first, then a ratchet might do the job, however, I used a pair of pliers to slowly spin the nut until it came out. Be very careful at this stage as the nut can all to easily fall into the depths of the C-pillar, and I doubt many people want to structurally compromise their car in the name of a nut .
Step 3: Replacing the Nozzle
Perhaps the simplest part of the job is slotting the new nozzle unit into the hole. The nut can be seen to be difficult to replace so it is vital that the nut is placed onto the thread, but with the water hose attached behind it so it cannot fall off before you tighten it. The tightening can only be done with pliers unless you have a special tool the existence of which I am unaware of.
Step 4: Refitting the trim
"Refit is the reverse of removal" - St Haynes, Patron of lies and Misery
This is actually fairly straightforward, if you are well versed in 480 trim you shouldn't be phased. The C-Pillar trim just slots and clips in, and if you did loosen the seat belt/boot trim, then replace the screws as necessary.
One of the cases where that old saying does ring true
Conclusion
The first job I have carried out and completed unassisted physically, and I must say I am quite proud (I am probably blissfully unaware).
It is a fairly simple job, but the nut is in a really awkward position and so that is definitely a curveball
Many thanks to all who advised me before I set out
I hope this helps someone one day, please let me know if there is anything I have missed or if there is a better way of doing things
Good Day!
Ben
Those who try to remove the nozzle will find that it cannot be simply pulled out and replaced, it is a rather more complex process.
Step 1: remove the C-Pillar trim
On first inspection this is a very solid piece of 480 trim, in order to remove it one has to look for the two brass coloured C-clips that hold it in place. These can be found hiding underneath the boot seal.
Now one can choose to be 'brutal' with them and eventually the piece will come out, but that runs the risk of snapping stuff. As I didn't quite know what I was doing, I loosened the rear wheel/seat belt trim that includes the storage bins, allowing me to pry the window side of the C-Pillar trim out with a screwdriver, it should just pop out gently.
For the C-Clips in the boot seal, just gently push them with a flathead and again the piece should pop out. Again you could be brutal but I can't recommend it
you should now see the exposed pillar:
Step 2: Undoing the nut
This sounds simple, but is more difficult than it sounds. The nut is located in a position which means that it cannot be got at by a spanner at all, or a ratchet easily. If you remove the water hose first, then a ratchet might do the job, however, I used a pair of pliers to slowly spin the nut until it came out. Be very careful at this stage as the nut can all to easily fall into the depths of the C-pillar, and I doubt many people want to structurally compromise their car in the name of a nut .
Step 3: Replacing the Nozzle
Perhaps the simplest part of the job is slotting the new nozzle unit into the hole. The nut can be seen to be difficult to replace so it is vital that the nut is placed onto the thread, but with the water hose attached behind it so it cannot fall off before you tighten it. The tightening can only be done with pliers unless you have a special tool the existence of which I am unaware of.
Step 4: Refitting the trim
"Refit is the reverse of removal" - St Haynes, Patron of lies and Misery
This is actually fairly straightforward, if you are well versed in 480 trim you shouldn't be phased. The C-Pillar trim just slots and clips in, and if you did loosen the seat belt/boot trim, then replace the screws as necessary.
One of the cases where that old saying does ring true
Conclusion
The first job I have carried out and completed unassisted physically, and I must say I am quite proud (I am probably blissfully unaware).
It is a fairly simple job, but the nut is in a really awkward position and so that is definitely a curveball
Many thanks to all who advised me before I set out
I hope this helps someone one day, please let me know if there is anything I have missed or if there is a better way of doing things
Good Day!
Ben
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- doingitsideways
- 480 Expert
- Posts: 659
- Joined: Wed May 02, 2012 8:55 pm
- Location: Manchester
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Nice write up.
Only thing I'd add is that in situations similar to that, where I know it's fairly likely I'm going to lose a nut somewhere, but only possible to get one finger in, I've always found it useful to wind the nut to nearly off and used a lump pf blu tack on the end of my finger to keep hold of it.
Useful for refitting too.
Only thing I'd add is that in situations similar to that, where I know it's fairly likely I'm going to lose a nut somewhere, but only possible to get one finger in, I've always found it useful to wind the nut to nearly off and used a lump pf blu tack on the end of my finger to keep hold of it.
Useful for refitting too.
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical fault!"
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
C pillar trim on mine is with 'one way' plastic clips that sit in the two circular holes, so over the years things have changed?
I think also same metod of attachment on the 93 & 95 versions??
I think also same metod of attachment on the 93 & 95 versions??
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
That's brilliant, shall try and remember that for next timedoingitsideways wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:39 pmNice write up.
Only thing I'd add is that in situations similar to that, where I know it's fairly likely I'm going to lose a nut somewhere, but only possible to get one finger in, I've always found it useful to wind the nut to nearly off and used a lump pf blu tack on the end of my finger to keep hold of it.
Useful for refitting too.
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
- dragonflyjewels
- 480 Is my middle name
- Posts: 1622
- Joined: Sat Dec 18, 2010 10:38 am
- Location: Norfolk
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
On the subject of losing the nut down inside, I'd stuff a good sized rag in to form a bung for the nut to land on.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
I did spot some of those in the middle of my one, but was unsure of their purpose, so they will require you to lever the trim piece out with a screwdriver
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
That is really clever. A sponge also will do.dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sun Jun 21, 2020 8:44 pmOn the subject of losing the nut down inside, I'd stuff a good sized rag in to form a bung for the nut to land on.
after over 10 years parted with the 1995 Volvo 480 ES 2.0
-
- 480 Newbie
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:13 am
- Location: Saint Vincent de Tyrosse - France
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Hi everyone!
I've been using the french 480 forum for ages (since 2014), but first time on yours!
Didn't find the presentation page, sorry. Hope you won't kick me out too fast
My name is Sebastien, 46yo, Aeronautical Engineer in commercial aircraft cabin modification, and I hope soon airline pilot.
My 480 is a black Turbo 1989.
I'm looking for a rear washer nozzle since mine is broken, and found your topic.
Would any of you have spares available, or any remanufactured 3D printed solutions?
Thanks for your help!
I've been using the french 480 forum for ages (since 2014), but first time on yours!
Didn't find the presentation page, sorry. Hope you won't kick me out too fast
My name is Sebastien, 46yo, Aeronautical Engineer in commercial aircraft cabin modification, and I hope soon airline pilot.
My 480 is a black Turbo 1989.
I'm looking for a rear washer nozzle since mine is broken, and found your topic.
Would any of you have spares available, or any remanufactured 3D printed solutions?
Thanks for your help!
480 Turbo 89
XLBEX063E0C536203
XLBEX063E0C536203
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Salut Sebastian!
I do remember seeing someone post talking about remanufacturing parts but I cannot remember if it was here or on Facebook. @jifflemon will likely knowSebo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:38 amHi everyone!
I've been using the french 480 forum for ages (since 2014), but first time on yours!
Didn't find the presentation page, sorry. Hope you won't kick me out too fast
My name is Sebastien, 46yo, Aeronautical Engineer in commercial aircraft cabin modification, and I hope soon airline pilot.
My 480 is a black Turbo 1989.
I'm looking for a rear washer nozzle since mine is broken, and found your topic.
Would any of you have spares available, or any remanufactured 3D printed solutions?
Thanks for your help!
Current Jobs to do (23/1/22):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
Annoying Scratching Squeak
Water leaks
Complete Front O/S rebuild
-
- 480 Newbie
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:13 am
- Location: Saint Vincent de Tyrosse - France
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Ok thanks for your reply!
By the time I found a used one, but will try a repair procedure using a metal tube to replace the broken part.
Will let you know!
By the time I found a used one, but will try a repair procedure using a metal tube to replace the broken part.
Will let you know!
480 Turbo 89
XLBEX063E0C536203
XLBEX063E0C536203
-
- 480 Newbie
- Posts: 3
- Joined: Thu Jan 25, 2024 11:13 am
- Location: Saint Vincent de Tyrosse - France
Re: How to replace the rear washer nozzle - The Guide
Hi everyone!
As promised, if like me your rear washer nozzle is broken :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvXuf5 ... sp=sharing
and you don't have any replacement part, here is a repair procedure.
Find an aluminium tube, 3mm diameter and remove the broken part from the nozzle :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1zrfE ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNv61m ... drive_link
Drill the broken plastic tube with a 3mm drill bit to enlarge the hole :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dThV-X ... drive_link
Insert and glue the aluminium tube in the drilled plastic tube :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rb20yD ... drive_link
Drill the base hole on the car pillar, same diameter on about 4-5mm depth :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHKo69 ... drive_link
Spray a bit of washer fluid to evacuate any debris which may clogg the nozzle.
Cut extra aluminium tube to keep about 4-5mm on the reworked broken tube, and insert in the reworked hole. Be careful as the plastic tube has a flat area, which must be positionned outboard of the car (Right Hand side).
Flat shown in incorrect position :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JsbOYm ... drive_link
Correct position (flat not visible) :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/117E2X0 ... drive_link
I fisrt wanted to position it correctly before gluing it, but as it was tight enought, I decided not to glue it.
Depending on your situation, you might require to use glue to avoid any leakage. Just keep that in mind before doing so, as you might not be able to adjust the spray nozle direction if uncorrectly glued...
Reinstall the nozzle base (unfortunately, I lost mine), then the triangular nozzle, make sure you have no leakage on the nozzle base, and enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJTyzH ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1DA89 ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjBn9S ... drive_link
As promised, if like me your rear washer nozzle is broken :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FvXuf5 ... sp=sharing
and you don't have any replacement part, here is a repair procedure.
Find an aluminium tube, 3mm diameter and remove the broken part from the nozzle :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1zrfE ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNv61m ... drive_link
Drill the broken plastic tube with a 3mm drill bit to enlarge the hole :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dThV-X ... drive_link
Insert and glue the aluminium tube in the drilled plastic tube :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rb20yD ... drive_link
Drill the base hole on the car pillar, same diameter on about 4-5mm depth :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHKo69 ... drive_link
Spray a bit of washer fluid to evacuate any debris which may clogg the nozzle.
Cut extra aluminium tube to keep about 4-5mm on the reworked broken tube, and insert in the reworked hole. Be careful as the plastic tube has a flat area, which must be positionned outboard of the car (Right Hand side).
Flat shown in incorrect position :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JsbOYm ... drive_link
Correct position (flat not visible) :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/117E2X0 ... drive_link
I fisrt wanted to position it correctly before gluing it, but as it was tight enought, I decided not to glue it.
Depending on your situation, you might require to use glue to avoid any leakage. Just keep that in mind before doing so, as you might not be able to adjust the spray nozle direction if uncorrectly glued...
Reinstall the nozzle base (unfortunately, I lost mine), then the triangular nozzle, make sure you have no leakage on the nozzle base, and enjoy!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WJTyzH ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X1DA89 ... drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GjBn9S ... drive_link
480 Turbo 89
XLBEX063E0C536203
XLBEX063E0C536203