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Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders »Golf R« — VW

Removing and installing spray jet pop-up cylinders »Golf R« on VW: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

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

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
  2. Pull spray jets together with cover cap (1) out of bumper cover to stop.
  3. Unclip cover cap (1) from mounting points (arrows) on spray jet assembly.
  4. Remove front bumper cover General body repairs, exterior63Front bumper.
  5. Push down securing clip and pull hose connection (1) away from pop-up cylinder.
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  1. Unclip hose (3) from spray jet assembly (2).
  2. Remove securing bolt (4).
  3. Remove complete spray jet assembly (2) with pop-up cylinder from bumper cover.
  4. Press both catches together simultaneously in direction of (arrow) and pull pop-up cylinder (2) downwards out of spray jet assembly (1).
  5. Tighten all threaded connections to torques specified in assembly overview .
  6. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.