Headlight Washer Jet Adjustment

ajfoggy · 11-25-2014, 09:50 AM

Hi!

Just got my 4 series last weekend 5 months old, overall happy with it just a few bodywork issues annoying me.

Anyway the driver side headlight washer is spraying down the side of the car rather than at the headlight, anyone know how to pop them up so you can adjust them?

Or do you just have to get someone to grab them when squirting :-)

Thanks

xenon · 11-25-2014, 09:56 AM

You have to grasp them whilst they're extended - they're spring-loaded and extended by the water pressure.

teaston · 11-25-2014, 10:18 AM

Or use a plastic tool to prise it out a little so you can grab it.

ajfoggy · 11-25-2014, 10:48 AM

Nice one thanks! You would have thought they would have a maintenance release.

SkyJawa · 11-25-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Hi!

Just got my 4 series last weekend 5 months old, overall happy with it just a few bodywork issues annoying me.

Anyway the driver side headlight washer is spraying down the side of the car rather than at the headlight, anyone know how to pop them up so you can adjust them?

Or do you just have to get someone to grab them when squirting :-)

Thanks

I'd make the dealer do it!!

ajfoggy · 11-25-2014, 11:08 AM

You know what it's like though, will probably take two mins, but going to dealers will probably be 2-3 hrs all in...

That's not the worst thing. Cleaned it for the first time today and noticed this:

FFS!

Alkidrew · 11-25-2014, 11:48 AM

is that a bolt missing?? If its the "theft proof" bolt then it might be left in the boot under the floor..

SkyJawa · 11-25-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

You know what it's like though, will probably take two mins, but going to dealers will probably be 2-3 hrs all in...

That's not the worst thing. Cleaned it for the first time today and noticed this:

FFS!

Holy FCUK! That's not very impressive at all.....

CraigUK · 11-25-2014, 11:59 AM

Struggling to see what's up, maybe my eyesight is failing 😄

ajfoggy · 11-25-2014, 12:03 PM

Yep the anti-theft bolt is missing..... Did really check all the bolts were on each wheel when I picked it up.

Just shows all the multi check safety marketing is a load of BS!

I had a look where the lock-nut is and that is there but can't see the missing bolt.

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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	You have to grasp them whilst they're extended - they're spring-loaded and extended by the water pressure. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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teaston Banned 10995 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Or use a plastic tool to prise it out a little so you can grab it.
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ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	Nice one thanks! You would have thought they would have a maintenance release.
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ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	You know what it's like though, will probably take two mins, but going to dealers will probably be 2-3 hrs all in... That's not the worst thing. Cleaned it for the first time today and noticed this: FFS!
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Alkidrew Captain 61 Rep 949 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport GS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	is that a bolt missing?? If its the "theft proof" bolt then it might be left in the boot under the floor..
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ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	Yep the anti-theft bolt is missing..... Did really check all the bolts were on each wheel when I picked it up. Just shows all the multi check safety marketing is a load of BS! I had a look where the lock-nut is and that is there but can't see the missing bolt.
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