Headlight Washers Popped off

[StumpyPete]

Originally Posted by StumpyPete

Hi guys, one of the headlight washers on Xena has popped off due to freezing. Pretty weird as a) it's never happened before, and b) I have been running a pretty high strength washer mix for the last two months.

I've got the parts as they just lay on the ground in front of the car on the drive. There are three parts; the nozzle itself, the cover a small piece of tubing.

The big question is.....how do I get them back on? Any ideas?

Solved it myself with a bit of help from an E90 forum.....

"you need 2 pairs of pliers, at least one pair of long nose type, and some patience/dexterity!!!

1st put the rubber tubes inside the telescopes that are behind the bumper (by the way these were introduced by bmw to "absorb" some of the ice expansion)

2nd fit/clip the covers onto the telescopes (noting which side is which) tip 99% of the time "odd" part numbers are fitted to the n/s or passenger side in this country.

3rd with the 1st pair of pliers grab the end of the telescope, without crushing or damaging the end, and pull it out gently but firmly (the spring pressure is quite strong). When its out as far as it will go use the other set of pliers to grab the outside of the telescope tube (firmly enough to not let it go back in) then with you free hand (or assistant ) cilp the telescope (with trim attached) into it. When your sure its clipped in release the grip with the pliers"