Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Headlamp Spray Jet Telescoping Cylinder
Removing and installing the spray jet telescopic cylinder is performed on the left side of the vehicle.
Removing and installing the spray jet telescopic cylinder on the right side is identical.
Removal
-- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
-- Remove spray nozzles with cover cap -1- up to stop out of bumper cover.
-- Unclip cover cap -1- from bearings -arrows- on spray nozzle holder.
-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Press the locking clip and remove the hose connection -1- from the lift cylinder.
-- Remove the hose -3- from the spray nozzle holder -2-.
-- Remove screw -4-.
-- Remove the complete spray nozzle holder -2- including the telescopic cylinder from the bumper cover.
-- Press both tabs together in -direction of arrow- at the same time and pull the lift cylinder -2- downward and out of the spray nozzle holder -1-.
Installation
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
-- Tighten all the threaded connections to the specification given in the assembly overview. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM OVERVIEW .
-- Bleed headlamp washer system after completing assembly work. Refer to HEADLAMP WASHER SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.