Removing and installing spray jet assembly: VW Golf Cabriolet

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body front; Noise insulation.
3. Pull retaining clip on connection (8) and pull connecting pipe off headlight washer system pump V11.
4. If necessary, collect any escaping washer fluid in a suitable container.
5. Extend pop-up cylinder for spray jets by blowing compressed air into hose system and bumper side and hold spray jets in extended position.

6. Unclip cover cap (1) from mounting points (arrows) on spray jet retainer.
7. Lift up retaining hook (arrow) slightly and pull out washer jet holder. [Note: The degree to which the cover cap of the spray jet is pulled down onto the bumper cover can be adjusted using the detents on the spray jet retainer. If the spray jet assembly is not pulled in far enough, the cover cap will not seat correctly. If the spray jet assembly is pulled in too far, the cover cap and the bumper cover could be pushed out of shape.]
8. Push spray jet into pop-up cylinder until it locks in place.
9. Fit cover cap on spray jet holder and allow to engage in pop-up cylinder.
10. Check cover cap is seated correctly on bumper cover.
11. If necessary, adjust seat of cover cap by pushing spray jet retainer to higher or lower detent position on pop-up cylinder.
12. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .
13. Check headlight washer system spray jets and adjust if necessary .

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