Mr ColinG Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 How do you remove the headlight washer caps on the GTI bumper, I dont want to force them in case I break them, any help would be appreciated. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 If your very careful you can pull the washer jets out of the bumper, they're sprung so just pull them up instead of out. Then the caps just slide off if i remember correctly, i have no idea how to remove the washer jet unit from the bumper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr ColinG Posted May 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 If your very careful you can pull the washer jets out of the bumper, they're sprung so just pull them up instead of out. Then the caps just slide off if i remember correctly, i have no idea how to remove the washer jet unit from the bumper though.Done it, thank you, not sure if the washers are connected to bumper dont seem to be, will soon find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 They are, i went to take off my front bumper a couple of weeks ago un-screwed everything (the screws you have to reach through the arch are a right bitch!) started slowly pulling it off to find they were attached and i couldn't see any easy way of un-attaching them without screenwash fluid doing a little wee everywhere style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxg Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Probably too late, but this may help: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Headlight washer systemAssembly overview: Headlight washer system1. Hexagon bolt M62. Headlight washer system reservoir3. Plastic nut 10 mm4. Headlight washer pump5. Hose 10 x 36. Angled connector7. Distributor8. Front bumper9. Securing clips10. Washer jet lift cylinder11. Spray jet retainer12. Cap13. Jet And: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Headlight washer systemRemoving and installing spray jet retainerNote:The spray jet retainer can also be removed and installed with bumper installed.Removing:‒ Carefully pull spray jet retainer out and hold.‒ → Lift securing clip -arrow- slightly with a small screwdriver.‒ Pull spray jet retainer out.Installing:‒ Slide spray jet retainer into lift cylinder until it engages.‒ Adjust spray jets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Awesome diagram.I have noticed recently that my left jet does not come out the bumper. Any ideas what the common problems are ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Might be a stupid question, but have you got enough water in the main resevoir, as this fills the smaller headlight one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Might be a stupid question, but have you got enough water in the main resevoir, as this fills the smaller headlight one. The right Headlight washer pops out and works fine.Is the unit mechanical ( Need greasing up ?? ) or electrical ( Pump broke ?? ) ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallika_Fan Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 dxg, is that elsa that you used for the diagrams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasperGTI Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 dxg, is that elsa that you used for the diagrams?Certainly looks like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_ Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Where is the best place to get elsa from? Any reccomended sources? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Recently had my radiator changed by a mechanic mate and driven the car for the first time at night since it was done, using the washer jets. Parked the car up and both the washer jet caps have flown off.Not impressedAny idea where you can get replacements or the part no. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thankyou for digging up this ancient thread - I have been trying to find that diagram above all night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyeBaz Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Thankyou for digging up this ancient thread - I have been trying to find that diagram above all night! LOLWish I had found the thread about the Drivers door wire harness issue. Could have saved me £000's in Labour charges : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Defcon, do you need some washer jets?I've got two spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I think its parts 11 and 13 I will need, however I havent had it apart to check - essentially when I activate the washers, the pax side is fine but the drivers squirts a 6ft jet into the air! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 How about I just give you a full washer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 That would be brilliant mate, will PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thread revival...Does anyone know part numbers for parts 11, 12 and 13 in the diagram above, all of mine are broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 I bought spare jets and caps from Dale. If I can find them I will get the part numbers for you.TSO says don't hold your breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Right, I had to prove her wrong, so I hope you are still breathing to read this:Probably too late, but this may help: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Headlight washer systemAssembly overview: Headlight washer system1. Hexagon bolt M62. Headlight washer system reservoir3. Plastic nut 10 mm4. Headlight washer pump5. Hose 10 x 36. Angled connector7. Distributor8. Front bumper9. Securing clips10. Washer jet lift cylinder11. Spray jet retainer12. Cap13. JetAnd: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Headlight washer systemRemoving and installing spray jet retainerNote:The spray jet retainer can also be removed and installed with bumper installed.Removing:‒ Carefully pull spray jet retainer out and hold.‒ → Lift securing clip -arrow- slightly with a small screwdriver.‒ Pull spray jet retainer out.Installing:‒ Slide spray jet retainer into lift cylinder until it engages.‒ Adjust spray jetsItems 11 and 13 appear to come as one with the part numbers:6E0 955 1036E0 955 104Items 12 the covers are:6E0 955 109 0076E0 955 110 007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks RayI managed to find an etka online website which helped me out but it's nice to know your part numbers match the dodgy online etka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Po-Lu Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 The right Headlight washer pops out and works fine.Is the unit mechanical ( Need greasing up ?? ) or electrical ( Pump broke ?? ) ??Can anyone answer this question above? One of the clips that hold the cap on is broke so cap wont stay on, can that part be replaced or is it a whole new unit and how do they come off the car? bumper off? I have also tried to pull on the jet but wont come out from the bumper many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy4976 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 (edited) I recently stripped mine as the passenger side cyclinder was leaking, £54 pound later ( with a 10% discount) it was fixed, in the process of removing the washer jet, I snapped off one of the clips that holds the flap in place, £ 15.50 to replace, you remove by using a small flat headed screw driver to prise up the clip, and then just pull it out the cyclinder, it is quite tricky, I used some wd40 to lubricate the O ring on the new jet, helped it slide in much easier, I also warmed up the bumper cover and jet with a hair dryer so they were not as brittle.You don't need to remove the bumper, just need to pull the rod out the cyclinder and hold which changing the jets over, it is tricky Edited May 18, 2014 by andy4976 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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