Headlamp washer leak

x DTR x · Feb 24th, 2013, 18:34

Hi all

I tried to tag onto an existing thread about washer bottles and leaks but have had no reply, so i thought a new one may be better? Simple question really, can anyone tell me how to access the tube which connects to the headlamp washer as i am sure it has come off. I am getting pools of water underneath the bumper at the offside, and the warning light on the dash comes on after a couple of squirts! Do i have to remove the bumper or is there an easier way?

Many thanks for any replies.

zax · May 3rd, 2013, 11:15

Can anyone shed some light on this? Got the same issue with the '05 S40 I just bought the missus. Puddle on floor under passenger headlight, washer bottle emptying in no time.

jaygee · May 3rd, 2013, 12:54

Big job, you need to remove the bumper and some other hard stuff to remove, let me get my Haynes manual out and have a look. Have been told it is a biggy though.

s40manbaz · May 3rd, 2013, 12:57

defo bumper off im afraid altho its not as tricky as it looks 6 screws in the arch liner each side and 6 top bumper clips and 2 screws take headlights out and bumper pulls off from each side . I had to take mine off to change the main washers not the jets the main bit the jet fits into . it could be just that the pipe has come on at the back were they clip in the clips are not very good like a small plastic horse shoe

s40manbaz · May 3rd, 2013, 12:58

o and you have to take your engine undertray off and the small tray that connects to front bumper/spoiler if you have one that's the hardest bit

jaygee · May 3rd, 2013, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaygee

Big job, you need to remove the bumper and some other hard stuff to remove, let me get my Haynes manual out and have a look. Have been told it is a biggy though.

No instructions in the Haynes manual although I think s40manbaz has covered it!

s40manbaz · May 3rd, 2013, 15:34

o bugger I forgot the main thing lol 1st job before anything else have a beer 1st lol no the 1st thing is take the head lamp washer caps off again easy enough just left them forward a bit get your hand in behind and pull the jet right out and unclip the painted cover

Feb 24th, 2013, 18:34	#1
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Headlamp washer leak Hi all I tried to tag onto an existing thread about washer bottles and leaks but have had no reply, so i thought a new one may be better? Simple question really, can anyone tell me how to access the tube which connects to the headlamp washer as i am sure it has come off. I am getting pools of water underneath the bumper at the offside, and the warning light on the dash comes on after a couple of squirts! Do i have to remove the bumper or is there an easier way? Many thanks for any replies. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

May 3rd, 2013, 11:15	#2
zax Volvophile Last Online: Dec 19th, 2015 12:04 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leeds View Photos By: zax	Can anyone shed some light on this? Got the same issue with the '05 S40 I just bought the missus. Puddle on floor under passenger headlight, washer bottle emptying in no time. __________________ VOLVO - Invented by Swedes, built by Belgians, driven by GODS!! Currently enjoying an '05 S40 1.8 SE ("Vicky II")

May 3rd, 2013, 12:54	#3
jaygee Avid Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2020 09:58 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leeds View Photos By: jaygee	Big job, you need to remove the bumper and some other hard stuff to remove, let me get my Haynes manual out and have a look. Have been told it is a biggy though. __________________ V50 2.0D (05) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 168 BHP - 404 NM V40 D3 (13) SE Lux - Euro IV \|\| 150 BHP - 350NM

May 3rd, 2013, 12:57	#4
s40manbaz Senior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Worcestershire	defo bumper off im afraid altho its not as tricky as it looks 6 screws in the arch liner each side and 6 top bumper clips and 2 screws take headlights out and bumper pulls off from each side . I had to take mine off to change the main washers not the jets the main bit the jet fits into . it could be just that the pipe has come on at the back were they clip in the clips are not very good like a small plastic horse shoe

May 3rd, 2013, 12:58	#5
s40manbaz Senior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Worcestershire	o and you have to take your engine undertray off and the small tray that connects to front bumper/spoiler if you have one that's the hardest bit

May 3rd, 2013, 15:34	#7
s40manbaz Senior Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 22:53 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Worcestershire	o bugger I forgot the main thing lol 1st job before anything else have a beer 1st lol no the 1st thing is take the head lamp washer caps off again easy enough just left them forward a bit get your hand in behind and pull the jet right out and unclip the painted cover

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