Headlight washer cover needed

Coggy79 · Nov 17th, 2016, 00:10

Anybody have or know where I can get a drivers side headlight washer cover. I have 62 plate v60 r design in black. Also how do I fit it once I get one

tem · Nov 17th, 2016, 07:35

I lost one on an XC60 and had to buy a new one from the dealer.
They come in a base colour and need to be sprayed to match the car.
As far as I remember, the cover just clips onto the extended washer arm.
Depending on model, the cover can be further secured by using a small plastic zipper.

tem.

Fursty Ferret · Nov 17th, 2016, 09:12

Get the dealer to order it. That way, when they order the wrong part (and they will...) it's not your problem!

Their body shop painted it for me for a tenner, which was less than the cost of the spray and lacquer and a much better job than I could have achieved at home.

Just clips on. I added a blob of epoxy because I don't want it coming off again.

GMcL · Nov 17th, 2016, 09:23

Have you tried your local Ford emporium? I think they are the same as used on the current Focus.
Nothing to lose and you may save a few quid.

Coggy79 · Nov 17th, 2016, 12:04

One on order for less than a tenner I have some paint made so shouldn't be too hard. Do I just pull the jet out and clip it in. Is there no way it can be secured better

tem · Nov 17th, 2016, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coggy79

One on order for less than a tenner I have some paint made so shouldn't be too hard. Do I just pull the jet out and clip it in. Is there no way it can be secured better

Read posts #2 & 3.

tem.

Coggy79 · Nov 17th, 2016, 14:31

So have new part I must need to pull washer stalk out because it seems a little bit too far in to just clip on. Is that right or is the stalk nt supposed to go that far in

tem · Nov 17th, 2016, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coggy79

So have new part I must need to pull washer stalk out because it seems a little bit too far in to just clip on. Is that right or is the stalk nt supposed to go that far in

With the ignition off, you should be able, with gentle force, to pull the stalk out.
Cannot remember if you will need a third hand to hold it, while you fit the cover?

tem.

Coggy79 · Nov 17th, 2016, 15:07

Was just a bit concerned once fitted and the stalk retracts will it not pull the cap against the bumper and fall off again. Think I'll use pliers can't get my fingers in ha ha

Coggy79 · Nov 17th, 2016, 17:18

so is there a way to determine how far the washer retracts into the bumper, is it a simple screw out and in scenario!

Nov 17th, 2016, 00:10	#1
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	Headlight washer cover needed Anybody have or know where I can get a drivers side headlight washer cover. I have 62 plate v60 r design in black. Also how do I fit it once I get one

Nov 17th, 2016, 09:23	#4
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Yesterday 19:10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Have you tried your local Ford emporium? I think they are the same as used on the current Focus. Nothing to lose and you may save a few quid. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

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tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	I lost one on an XC60 and had to buy a new one from the dealer. They come in a base colour and need to be sprayed to match the car. As far as I remember, the cover just clips onto the extended washer arm. Depending on model, the cover can be further secured by using a small plastic zipper. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

Nov 17th, 2016, 09:12	#3
Fursty Ferret Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 16:44 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Manchester	Get the dealer to order it. That way, when they order the wrong part (and they will...) it's not your problem! Their body shop painted it for me for a tenner, which was less than the cost of the spray and lacquer and a much better job than I could have achieved at home. Just clips on. I added a blob of epoxy because I don't want it coming off again.

Nov 17th, 2016, 12:04	#5
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	One on order for less than a tenner I have some paint made so shouldn't be too hard. Do I just pull the jet out and clip it in. Is there no way it can be secured better

Nov 17th, 2016, 14:31	#7
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	So have new part I must need to pull washer stalk out because it seems a little bit too far in to just clip on. Is that right or is the stalk nt supposed to go that far in

Nov 17th, 2016, 15:07	#9
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	Was just a bit concerned once fitted and the stalk retracts will it not pull the cap against the bumper and fall off again. Think I'll use pliers can't get my fingers in ha ha

Nov 17th, 2016, 17:18	#10
Coggy79 I've Been Banned Last Online: Aug 31st, 2018 04:59 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Durham	so is there a way to determine how far the washer retracts into the bumper, is it a simple screw out and in scenario!

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