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19th July 2020, 15:25 | #1 |
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Washer Bottle Removal - diesel engine
Afternoon folks - yes, due to rain, work and my ineptitude with a spanner, the "other" problem is still ongoing. (Belated HUGE thanks to MarinaBrian for suggestions and encouragement and Geoff in Manchester for VERY GENEROUS offer...). I've looked at threads regarding washer bottle removal and, quite honestly, can't find the 2 screws that I've seen mentioned. If only I could ease the neck out and leave the bottle in place..... Looking to remove it via the wheel arch.
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Whilst it is off, you can check everything, particularly the wiring, is intact. If the screws are rusted solid, as mine were, it would be worth getting them cut off and replaced. So many simple frustrating tasks are held behind the bumper. It removes so easily, you think you have done it incorrectly lol. You can get to it via the wheel arch, but I am not sure if it can be unscrewed removed from it. You have to remove the small screw that holds the bumper in place at the wheel arch, to get the cover off, so you may even be able to pull the edge of the bumper out (loosen the two upper screw bolts above the headlight if you do this).
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Thanks - I think (hahaha). And here's me hoping NOT to have to take the car apart.....
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I didnt know that, lol. Remove the wheel arch liner, and then it should be possible to reach the cable shuttle.
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Only place I can see the bottle attached to the car. Bottle does seem to pivot about this bracket.
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looks about right, but I cannot remember. I dont have a relevant picture of the area. Closest I have is the one attached from about 6 years ago. You can see how much easier it is with it out. There may be a more relevant image somewhere on the forum.
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Hi,just taken my water bottle off my 2001 diesel saloon.As mentioned front bumper off,my bottle was held by two plastic scrivets,slightly larger in size than the ones holding the inner wing in situ.Regards Ry....
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If it helps, here's a washer bottle mounting screw on a KV6. There are two screws (scrivets?), the one you can see here and another one on the opposite side of the bottle (indicated by the dotted arrow).
This pic is taken through the front RH wheel arch - the liner is off and the undertray is off. The front bumper is still on in this pic. I think you can get to both bottle screws by lying under the car (maybe with undertray off) and reaching up - you certainly don't need to take the front bumper off. And you might be able to get to the screw shown without taking the wheel arch liner off either. Last edited by Blink; 22nd July 2020 at 08:58.. |
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