Headlight washer Covers

[CramVRs]

Hi All

 

I've had a brief look on the forum but can't see a subject to answer my query.

 

Is there a way to remove the headlight washer jet covers?  One of mine has a chip and needs to be painted, any help would be appreciated

 

Thank you

[themanwithnoaim]

Two man job, one to pull the spray stalk, the other to grab the sprayer stalk with a pair of pilars remember, you need the lights on

Edited 28 March, 2017 by themanwithnoaim

[Auric Goldfinger]

If you wash the lights with the engine running then turn off the engine whilst doing so will the washers not retract, ie remain up

 

 

Edited 28 March, 2017 by Auric Goldfinger

[CramVRs]

If you activate the washers and then turn the ignition off they return to their parked position.

 

If i were to use the two man method, will this burn out the motor for it trying to return?  any other ideas?

[Black_Sheep]

The washers are spring loaded. Use a plastic trim tool to lift cover/washer mechanism from bumper and lift in direction of operation.  The covers are held on with a couple of plastic tabs. 

 

Link below is for Mk2, but principle will be the same...

 

http://workshop-manuals.com/skoda/octavia-mk2/vehicle_electrics/electrical_system/windscreen_wipe/wash_system/headlamp_cleaning_system/removing_and_installing_the_lift_cylinder_for_spray_nozzles_of_headlights_vehicles_up_to_my_08/

 

Alternatively, if you look at some previous threads wait until winter when the covers are frozen to bumper and then try to operate the headlight washers - pop off on their own! 

Edited 29 March, 2017 by Black_Sheep