ProV1

i found out that the connector that feeds the driver's side headlight washer is leaking. this is for my 01 E55 but I'm asking here b/c many of you are DIY gurus.

there is very little room to work under the driver headlight, but how is the connector removed? is this a common problem, do i have to replace the whole thing, or just a rubber ring or something?

also, can i just pull out the headlight washer by hand? or will that damage the mechanism?

kenstudios

You need to replace the o-ring. Open that little door and if the nozzle is there push it until it clicks back in place. That normally stops the leak. Until you get the washer replaced I suggest you dont use the headlight washer. If the nozzle is missing then you have to buy a new nozzle $300.

M6AJJ

How do you open the little door to get at the washer?

kenstudios

Just use a small pin and pull the door back. That door is opened by the nozzle when the nozzle comes out it pushes the door open.

M6AJJ

Thanks for your help, will give it a go and let you know how I get on.

Have a good Easter.

JAM

Recently had the passenger side headlight jet replaced due to a deteriorated o-ring/washer. Cost was only $37 (parts & labor) at the dealership. BTW, the dealer todl me to use the headlamp washers to minmize the chances of the system parts deteriorating. This seems to make sense.

ProV1

i LOVE this board!! you were dead on my friend. this was the easiest diy repair ever.. for some reason the nozzle was loose and all i had to do was clean it a bit and put it back in. and no more leaking!!! thanks bud!! can i hang out here more often??

Skylaw

Looks like you hang out here a lot, but by all means, continue!!

ProV1

haha. now i usually post more on benzworld E55/W210 forums b/c they have more DIY folks but i'm realizing W220 board here has lots of ppl w/ high technical knowledge

2k2s430

Since you are a fellow Michigander I don't see anything wrong with you hanging out with us.

kenstudios

Glad we could help.

ProV1

ken, i used the headlight washer once today, and the whole tank was drained. when i checked the nozzle, it seemed tight but i pushed it in as far as it'll go, and no leaking.

it seems like whenever i use the headlight washer, the nozzle pops out of its location and thus cause leaking. do i need to buy a new nozzle?

kenstudios

It will do that until you replace the o-ring. Once you pop it back in place don't use the headlight washer until you replace the o-ring. You can still use the windshield washer just not the headlight washer.

MKA

So if I'm not mistaken, all you have to do to remove the washer nozzle is open the door and pull on the nozzle until it just pops out. And to replace it, you just push the new one in. Is it that simple?