Removing and installing washer jet assembly: VW Polo 9N

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 9N (2001–2009)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Pull spray jet retainer with cover cap out of bumper to stop and hold in this position.
3. Unclip cover cap from mountings on washer spray jet retainer.
4. Lift securing clip (arrow) slightly using a small screwdriver.
5. Pull spray jet retainer completely out of its fastner. [Note: The degree to which the cover cap of the spray jet is pulled down onto the bumper cover can be adjusted using the clips on the washer spray jet assembly. If the washer spray jet assembly is not pulled in far enough, the cover cap will not seat correctly. If the washer spray jet assembly is pulled in too far, the cover cap and the bumper cover could be pushed out of shape.]

6. Push washer jet assembly into pop-up cylinder until it engages.
7. Fit cover cap on washer jet assembly and allow pop-up cylinder to retract.
8. Check the cover cap is seated correctly on the bumper cover.
9. If necessary, adjust seat of cover cap by pushing washer spray jet assembly in higher or lower position on pop-up cylinder.
10. Adjust headlight washer system jets .
11. On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system .

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