Headlight Washers On S Model

wicked677 · February 3, 2013

I have the S model that does not include headlight washers, does anybody know if it is easy to install headlight washers? I saw some guys red IS200 with the windscreen washer caps, they were really small and unsighty compared to the originals. Would be good to see if the tubes are there ready?

matt-c · February 3, 2013

From what I've read and understood on these forums, is that with Lexus' unless your car came with it fitted, then the stuff you need to connect up to simply isn't there, and retrofitting is a bitch as a result.

IHgs300 · February 4, 2013

The wiring for the switch is there definately, Ive read up on this and apparently all you need is washer heads, pipe, switch and pump which is different.

petayV8 · February 4, 2013

all you need to do is swap over your washer tank with one with washer, for the pluming to washer jets. scrapers have them for 30-50 quid, similar to this. The lower pipe goes to washer jets.

(ignore illustrations, had a leak!, but saved this pic)

jomo · February 8, 2013

You would also have to cut holes in the front bumper for the washer jets to fit in, or swap the bumper out for one that's got them in it already!

IHgs300 · February 9, 2013

Never had my bumper off, but im LED to believe that markings are molded into bumper for holes.

jomo · February 9, 2013

Found one on eBay in your colour, this would be the best way to start your mod off.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS-200-2000-2005-FRONT-BUMPER-WITH-HEADLAMP-WASHERS-IS200-/320999149617?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4abd0a5031

matt-c · February 9, 2013

Personally, I wouldn't bother. You'll never use them. I've used mine probably twice, and both those times were to demo them when I first got the car. The novelty soon wears off