New Washer Jets

[Lexus Jim]

Just got my new triple washer jets(cheers chris).

Neede some advice on how to remove the soundproofing underneath the bonnet without damaging it as its quite delicate

[Scorpion]

You should'nt need to...where the piping runs through the hole,with a small screwdriver just unclip the washers and they

will come up from the top then hold onto the pipe(dont let go)and change them......voila.

B)

[kev dood]

he he, thats how I first tried to do mine. Its wrong!!

Basically, get something like a small jewellers flat screwdriver (be careful not to scratch paint though!).

As you can see from the new nozzles, at the front and back of the nozzle base, there are 2 clips. What you have to do is release those clips so you can pull the old one out of the top of the bonnet.

Hold on to the nozzle and using the screwdriver try to slide it in the gap (between nozzle and bonnet) and push forward (towards screen) to release one of the clips. The front (forward facing) part of the nozzle should now be slightly loose and lift, so you can go round the other side of the nozzle (under the jet holes) and do the same here.

With some wiggling it should release. You can now pull the nozzle out a little to see the hose on the back.

NOTE:- make sure you have the new one to hand and DO NOT let go of the hose , as it can pop back down the hole!!

Whilst holding the hose, pull off the old nozzle and push new one on. Then just push it back into the hole.

Should all go ok, and be obvious once its out.

Good luck

[kev dood]

darn it, got beat - and by a smaller post!!

[Scorpion]

It took me less than 3mins!!

And by doing it from underneath you wont scratch the bonnet.

Each to their own :winky:

[Chris.S]

Get yourself down to Halfords and get a trim clip removing tool

[Lexus Jim]

Just done them using kev dood method. Used elctrical screwdriver(nice & thin) and pulled pipes out and then used small mole grips to clamp pipe. Cheers for the advice guys.

Might get me one of them trim clip removing tools. bet they come in quite useful

[Canter]

I heard the 2003 IS comes with mist type washer jets. Anyone knows about it?

[kev dood]

ooooh, now that would be nice. Chris, any news on this?

[Chris.S]

Mines a 2003 and it has triple washers

[Canter]

OK my fault.

First of all check this one:

Last point in Luxury

It's the US 2004 Model. Is it called LE in Uk?

[Scorpion]

Could be reference to the head light washers.

[Canter]

Negative....

Check the

Post from SW03ES (line 14 and 5)

or last paragraph

[Scorpion]

I would'nt of thought misting jets for the w/screen would work unless they've

moved them closer,further up the bonnet?

But if thats what they are,thats kinda trick.

[kev dood]

someone needs to go and test drive a brand new car then!

[Scorpion]

Andy Freemans got a LE?

[kev dood]

and are they mist type, do you know?

I guess they will then have to be painted though, as they only do one colour!!

[ColinBarber]

I guess they will then have to be painted though, as they only do one colour!!

They wouldn't just be fitted to the LE they would be fitted to all 2004 spec new models so should be available in currect colours.

[Canter]

Thats what i thought too. But partnumbers and a short post, if its possible to change them, would help alot

[Lexus Jim]

They might be some sort of built onto the wiper type affair?

[Canter]

If you follow my links it says:

* New Mist-Type Front Washer Nozzle

* Shortened spray time and improved visibility during spray

[AMH]

Just had a loan car with the mist type fitted (Sportcross) - I prefer the triples although I can understand the mist / visibility rationale.

Do the triples come pre-painted - how much are they - think this must be my next mod now :P

[Lexus Jim]

Did you use the mist on the motorway - can't see it been any good at 80 odd mph

[Canter]

Just had a loan car with the mist type fitted (Sportcross) - I prefer the triples although I can understand the mist / visibility rationale.

Do the triples come pre-painted - how much are they - think this must be my next mod now :P

Do they look just the same like the standard ones?

[BESTY]

how much are they