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Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders — AUDI

Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders on Audi: 12 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.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2EA, 2ED, 2EH, 2EX, 2EB, 2EE, 2EK, 2FC, 2FF, 2FL, 2FZ, 2FG, 2FM

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  • Collect leaking fluid in accordance with regulations.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
  2. Removing spray jet retainer .
  3. Remove radiator grille General body repairs, exterior66Removing radiator grille and emblem.
  4. Remove plastic cover (1).
  5. Unscrew securing bolts on headlight trim (arrows).
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  1. Pull headlight trim (arrows) out of guides and remove it.
  2. Unscrew the three securing bolts (arrows).
  3. Detach clip (arrow) and pull hose off pop-up cylinder. [Note: Collect leaking fluid in accordance with regulations.]
  4. Remove pop-up cylinder together with retainer.
  5. Unscrew the two securing bolts (arrows) and remove pop-up cylinder from retainer.
  6. Install spray jet retainer .
  7. Adjusting headlight washer system jets .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.