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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Elitenut on 16 April 2014, 08:49:55

Title: windscreen wipers mech removel
Post by: Elitenut on 16 April 2014, 08:49:55

My windscreen wipers Stopped working last night.
Can anybody give me any tips how to remove and replace the mechanism.

Title: Re: windscreen wipers mech removel
Post by: chrisgixer on 16 April 2014, 08:52:52

In what way did they stop working? Stuck in an odd position? Or no power to them? Can  you here the motor turning? But no movement.

If no power it might be electrical and may not need removing?

Title: Re: windscreen wipers mech removel
Post by: Elitenut on 17 April 2014, 19:52:40

Thanks for the reply Chris, sorry not answered before, computer out of action.
I think I can see whats happened. The LPG injection loom as been caught up in the mechanism.
I need to strip off the  scuttle to see further. Will have to be after the holiday.

Title: Re: windscreen wipers mech removel
Post by: chrisgixer on 17 April 2014, 20:05:31

Well, if removing the mech, rule no.1, cover your drivers wing as it WILL get scratched otherwise.

Three bolts, pull the drivers side out past the brake servo (yes it will squeeze past) then remove it from behind the bonnet strut. Having unclipped the loom plug....iirc.

Title: Re: windscreen wipers mech removel
Post by: Elitenut on 18 April 2014, 20:30:42

Thanks for the advice Chris, repair completed.
The ball joint had popped, because the LPG loom had got caught up in mechanism.
I removed the scuttle, released the wiper mechanism fixings, stripped cables out and spliced loom together, replaced wiper mechanism fixings, refitted ball joint, replaced scuttle and replaced LPG main fuse. Job a good one.
Thanks again for the tips Chris and the help of OOF's Maintenance Guides - Scuttle removal.