windscreen washer removal

jackster · 05-08-17, 03:17 PM

how can 2 wee things be so stubborn to get off,i have the heated washer jets but need them off the car ,preparing for resparay but they are very stubborn how do you release them cheers once again guys.

sinbin5t · 05-08-17, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jackster

how can 2 wee things be so stubborn to get off,i have the heated washer jets but need them off the car ,preparing for resparay but they are very stubborn how do you release them cheers once again guys.

Assuming you have removed the hoses is there no clip visible at all ?

jackster · 05-08-17, 06:51 PM

hi again mate your my saviour it seems, no clips can been seen it must be just levering them off, but very tight and scared in case i scratch the bonnet hmmmm

shaun5 · 05-08-17, 07:05 PM

Assuming its A B3/4 they are a right pita to remove. you probably will bend the bonnet to remove them. I cant remember how i've removed them!!!
Goggle a picture, that will help, i think you put a flat screwdriver in from the underside of the bonnet.

jackster · 05-08-17, 07:17 PM

yep tried the trim removal tools on them still not budging gonnae try wd40 morra when i get back from work thought some one would have removed them at least for painting etc.

sinbin5t · 05-08-17, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jackster

yep tried the trim removal tools on them still not budging gonnae try wd40 morra when i get back from work thought some one would have removed them at least for painting etc.

I have never removed them myself, i can only think they are clipped in somehow and not bonded in, i will look at mine for you.

sinbin5t · 05-08-17, 07:33 PM

Right just had a look, silly question but you have removed the heating plugs, yes? then when they are off you can see what i can only describe as a spreader that has opened up when the jet was inserted.

Wish i could put photo's on but i can't, maybe somebody else can for you. Hope it's of some help.

mikes2 · 05-08-17, 07:33 PM

There's a little tab underneath which you need to fold up to release them.

You can still get new ones

sinbin5t · 05-08-17, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mikes2

There's a little tab underneath which you need to fold up to release them.

You can still get new ones

That's the word, i could only think of spreader to describe it, the good news is from mikes2 in that you can still get them, very handy to know !

jackster · 06-08-17, 02:34 PM

ah so once i have taken off the hose and the rubber capping there i can see two wires heading to the washer i take it there is a plug thats to be removed forst then the washer.

05-08-17, 07:33 PM	#8
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	There's a little tab underneath which you need to fold up to release them. You can still get new ones __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

05-08-17, 06:51 PM	#3
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	hi again mate your my saviour it seems, no clips can been seen it must be just levering them off, but very tight and scared in case i scratch the bonnet hmmmm

05-08-17, 07:05 PM	#4
shaun5 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: taunton Posts: 790	Assuming its A B3/4 they are a right pita to remove. you probably will bend the bonnet to remove them. I cant remember how i've removed them!!! Goggle a picture, that will help, i think you put a flat screwdriver in from the underside of the bonnet.

05-08-17, 07:17 PM	#5
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	yep tried the trim removal tools on them still not budging gonnae try wd40 morra when i get back from work thought some one would have removed them at least for painting etc.

05-08-17, 07:33 PM	#7
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Right just had a look, silly question but you have removed the heating plugs, yes? then when they are off you can see what i can only describe as a spreader that has opened up when the jet was inserted. Wish i could put photo's on but i can't, maybe somebody else can for you. Hope it's of some help.

06-08-17, 02:34 PM	#10
jackster Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 73	ah so once i have taken off the hose and the rubber capping there i can see two wires heading to the washer i take it there is a plug thats to be removed forst then the washer.