When to replace the Wiper Blades on your VOLVO V40
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VOLVO V40 Box Body / Hatchback (525, 526) 2.0 D3, VOLVO V40 Box Body / Hatchback (525, 526) 2.0 D4, VOLVO V40 Box Body / Hatchback (525, 526) 1.6 D2/ DRIVe View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: windshield wipers – VOLVO V40 Kasten / Schrägheck (525, 526). Tools you might need:
Flat screwdriver
Replacement: windshield wipers – VOLVO V40 Kasten / Schrägheck (525, 526). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Always replace front wiper blades together. It will ensure efficient and uniform cleaning of the windshield.
  • Don't confuse the wiper blades of the driver and passenger side.
  • The replacement procedure for both wiper blades is identical.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: windshield wipers – VOLVO V40 Kasten / Schrägheck (525, 526). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
  2. Step 2
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  3. Step 3
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    Press the clip. Use a flat screwdriver. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – VOLVO V40 Kasten / Schrägheck (525, 526). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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