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Removing and installing headlight washer jet - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine — AUDI

Removing and installing headlight washer jet - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine on Audi: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

  • Special tools named: 3094

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  • Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping fluid.

📋 Procedure

  1. Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off .
  2. Remove front impact bar General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing impact bar.
  3. Release catch (arrow) and open cover (4).
  4. Disconnect electrical wiring (1) and (2).
  5. Remove bolt (3).
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  1. Slide fuse holder (front end) upwards and detach from lock carrier.
  2. Unscrew bolts (arrows) on lower longitudinal member.
  3. Release hose clip and remove charge air hose (1).
  4. Pull lock carrier (4) forwards (arrow) so that bolts (3) on bracket (2) for charge air pipe can be removed.
  5. Disconnect fluid hose (1) using hose clamp 3094. [Note: Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping fluid.]
  6. Release retaining clip (3) and pull washer fluid hose (4) off washer jet.
  7. Press retaining springs (1) on washer jet upwards to release (arrow) and at the same time take washer jet (2) out of retainer towards rear.
  8. Retaining springs (3) and (4) on washer jet (2) will not engage audibly unless side guide (1) is correctly inserted in retainer (5).
  9. Connect battery. Steps required .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.