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Old 10-01-2021, 10:45 PM
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What is this?

I pressed my washer button to wash the headlights and I heard something hit the windshield, I found this.


I am guessing it came from the headlight sprayer?
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It looks like the nozzle from the end of the washer arm. Just replaced mine (whole assembly),as they leaked, draining the reservoir turning light on. Not too bad a diy, dropped the bumper to remove/replace from behind.
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It looks like the nozzle from the end of the washer arm. Just replaced mine (whole assembly),as they leaked, draining the reservoir turning light on. Not too bad a diy, dropped the bumper to remove/replace from behind.
I know this is the first and only time it has ever been used. I wonder if I can just snap it back in somehow without dropping the bumper?
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I doubt it would work but doesn’t hurt to try. With age the plastic becomes brittle and breaks.

I agree that these never used devices should not break but the do. Terrible invention by MB engineering.

I have the WIS instructions to replace the washer arms if you elect t go that way and can post. Not as hard as it might sounds, just regular wrenching, no special tools.
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I doubt it would work but doesn’t hurt to try. With age the plastic becomes brittle and breaks.

I agree that these never used devices should not break but the do. Terrible invention by MB engineering.

I have the WIS instructions to replace the washer arms if you elect t go that way and can post. Not as hard as it might sounds, just regular wrenching, no special tools.
The car has -8000 miles on it and is garage kept. The plastic looks and feels new. I’ll try and fix it.
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