headllight washer covers

oliverrees86 · Apr 5th, 2018, 23:46

hi guys just a quick one... have had to replace headlight washer covers as they had broke... how an earth do you replace them.. or should I say how do you get the washers to come out and stay out so the covers can be put on properly?..
have managed to pull one side out get a cover on it but the minute you let go it slams back into place and the cover comes back off..

thanks in advance

SwissXC90 · Apr 6th, 2018, 07:37

You need an assistant.

The other person activates the screen / headlamp washers.

You grab the washer nozzle as it extends out of the bumper and then stop it from retracting by just holding it or using some wooden wedges / cutout.

Then remove and/or refit the washer cover, and finally hold the nozzle, remove your retainer, and let go.

oliverrees86 · Apr 9th, 2018, 15:57

hmm this is easier said than done especially now as when washers are activated they don't come out now...

TruckbusUK · Apr 9th, 2018, 16:00

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Originally Posted by oliverrees86

hmm this is easier said than done especially now as when washers are activated they don't come out now...

Turn the ignition off and on again to reset the headlamp wash timer!

Plus use an old dish towel and a pair of mole grips to hold the washer stem so it doesn't retract.

john langrick · Apr 9th, 2018, 17:17

And, they have their own fuse in engine compartment. The fuse can blow if washers are obstructed.

oliverrees86 · Apr 9th, 2018, 20:02

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Originally Posted by john langrick

And, they have their own fuse in engine compartment. The fuse can blow if washers are obstructed.

ahh this might be the case because ignition has been on and off many times since this ,,

Apr 5th, 2018, 23:46	#1
oliverrees86 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2019 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: LUTON	headllight washer covers hi guys just a quick one... have had to replace headlight washer covers as they had broke... how an earth do you replace them.. or should I say how do you get the washers to come out and stay out so the covers can be put on properly?.. have managed to pull one side out get a cover on it but the minute you let go it slams back into place and the cover comes back off.. thanks in advance

Apr 6th, 2018, 07:37	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	You need an assistant. The other person activates the screen / headlamp washers. You grab the washer nozzle as it extends out of the bumper and then stop it from retracting by just holding it or using some wooden wedges / cutout. Then remove and/or refit the washer cover, and finally hold the nozzle, remove your retainer, and let go. __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Apr 9th, 2018, 15:57	#3
oliverrees86 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2019 20:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: LUTON	hmm this is easier said than done especially now as when washers are activated they don't come out now...

Apr 9th, 2018, 17:17	#5
john langrick Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:11 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Southend on sea	And, they have their own fuse in engine compartment. The fuse can blow if washers are obstructed.

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