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Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« on: September 02, 2010, 09:13:13 pm »
Ive got a major leak in my window washer system somewhere as soon as water is in, its back out again. Has anyone had this problem?
How do i get in to the washer bottle can i get in through removing the wheel arch liner or is it a bumber off job, or possible entry from underneath or just grill removal, Cheers  :happy2:
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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2010, 09:26:43 pm »
Suspect rubber pipe connection to filler bottle?

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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2010, 11:46:31 pm »
What's the best way to get in to it mate ?
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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 12:37:08 pm »
What's the best way to get in to it mate ?
......front bumper removal?.
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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2010, 12:42:47 pm »
^^^^

- Car up high on ramp.

- Remove frontal under-tray.

- Should be able to access it from below.

N.B. - I've never done it but it looks like this approach would work.


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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2010, 03:30:37 pm »
take the arch lining and under tray off and its easy to get at.

this thread has pictures of getting the lining off

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1747703&postcount=4

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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2010, 04:17:06 pm »
mucho appreciated, ill need to invest in some axel stands me thinks

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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2010, 09:23:23 am »
I just took off the cover around the fog lamp off 1 screw 5 min job top!! :grin:

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Re: Gaining access to window washer fluid bottle & pipework
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2010, 11:14:32 am »
^^^^ don't think I'd have the room to change out parts by doing that, but it's worth a try first
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