Rumour has it...

Raistlin · 17th March 2009, 12:39

... that the headlamp washer pump can be replaced without removing the front bumper.

Can anybody tell me the method please, if indeed, it can be done?

Thanks

raykay · 17th March 2009, 13:32

According to the manual, you just need to remove the wheel arch liner.

amableson · 17th March 2009, 14:01

Jack up car support. remove right front wheel and liner and you are there. Job done.

The container is next to the wheel on the left i know the bumpers off but you can see it well. Ringed in red.

Raistlin · 17th March 2009, 14:41

Got to be better than taking the bumper off...again

Thanks guys.

StevenWilliams · 17th March 2009, 14:55

You'll need telescopic eyes :lol:

Kandyman · 17th March 2009, 14:55

Just to the right of the windscreen washer pump is the holder for the headlight pump,

Raistlin · 17th March 2009, 18:12

Thanks Andy. That picture will help me to orientate myself in the deep dark hole

Greeners · 17th March 2009, 19:11

Paul

I can confirm i did mine without removing the bumper......you need skinny arms though

Raistlin · 17th March 2009, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Paul

I can confirm i did mine without removing the bumper......you need skinny arms though

Oh dear. That lets me out then

Raistlin · 18th March 2009, 15:13

Well... what a simple job

Thanks again chaps.

All done in 20 minutes. That's pretty good going for a mechanical numptie like me

Best bit was that there was enough cable and pipework slack to be able to pull the pump right out to the wheel well and swap the wire and pipe in the daylight and relatively unrestricted space.

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17th March 2009, 13:32	#2
raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	According to the manual, you just need to remove the wheel arch liner.

17th March 2009, 14:41	#4
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Got to be better than taking the bumper off...again Thanks guys.

17th March 2009, 14:55	#6
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Just to the right of the windscreen washer pump is the holder for the headlight pump,

17th March 2009, 18:12	#7
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Andy. That picture will help me to orientate myself in the deep dark hole

18th March 2009, 15:13	#10
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well... what a simple job Thanks again chaps. All done in 20 minutes. That's pretty good going for a mechanical numptie like me Best bit was that there was enough cable and pipework slack to be able to pull the pump right out to the wheel well and swap the wire and pipe in the daylight and relatively unrestricted space.