Washer Bottle Removal - diesel engine

Scimdaz · 19th July 2020, 15:25

Afternoon folks - yes, due to rain, work and my ineptitude with a spanner, the "other" problem is still ongoing. (Belated HUGE thanks to MarinaBrian for suggestions and encouragement and Geoff in Manchester for VERY GENEROUS offer...). I've looked at threads regarding washer bottle removal and, quite honestly, can't find the 2 screws that I've seen mentioned. If only I could ease the neck out and leave the bottle in place..... Looking to remove it via the wheel arch.

clf · 19th July 2020, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Scimdaz

Afternoon folks - yes, due to rain, work and my ineptitude with a spanner, the "other" problem is still ongoing. (Belated HUGE thanks to MarinaBrian for suggestions and encouragemnent and Geoff in Manchester for VERY GENEROUS offer...). I've looked at threads regarding washer bottle removal and, quite honestly, can't find the 2 screws that I've seen mentioned. If only I could ease the neck out and leave the bottle in place..... Looking to remove it via the wheel arch.

I cannot recall exactly where the screws are, however,if you remove the bumper, it is obvious - I recall looking at it with my bumper off, thinking how much easier fitting the replacement headlight washer pump would have been if I had taken the bumper off, and how easy it is to remove altogether.

Whilst it is off, you can check everything, particularly the wiring, is intact. If the screws are rusted solid, as mine were, it would be worth getting them cut off and replaced. So many simple frustrating tasks are held behind the bumper. It removes so easily, you think you have done it incorrectly lol.

You can get to it via the wheel arch, but I am not sure if it can be unscrewed removed from it. You have to remove the small screw that holds the bumper in place at the wheel arch, to get the cover off, so you may even be able to pull the edge of the bumper out (loosen the two upper screw bolts above the headlight if you do this).

Scimdaz · 19th July 2020, 15:53

Thanks - I think (hahaha). And here's me hoping NOT to have to take the car apart.....

clf · 19th July 2020, 15:56

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Thanks - I think (hahaha). And here's me hoping NOT to have to take the car apart.....

If the bumper screws are not rusted in place, it really is easy to remove. There are many how tos on the site for it, but I found this video gave me the most confidence in myself to do it.

VIDEO

Scimdaz · 19th July 2020, 16:27

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Originally Posted by clf

If the bumper screws are not rusted in place, it really is easy to remove. There are many how tos on the site for it, but I found this video gave me the most confidence in myself to do it.

VIDEO

If only I could open the bonnet ...... oh, hum

clf · 19th July 2020, 16:53

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If only I could open the bonnet ...... oh, hum

I didnt know that, lol. Remove the wheel arch liner, and then it should be possible to reach the cable shuttle.

Scimdaz · 19th July 2020, 20:11

Only place I can see the bottle attached to the car. Bottle does seem to pivot about this bracket.

clf · 19th July 2020, 20:52

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Only place I can see the bottle attached to the car. Bottle does seem to pivot about this bracket.

looks about right, but I cannot remember. I dont have a relevant picture of the area. Closest I have is the one attached from about 6 years ago. You can see how much easier it is with it out. There may be a more relevant image somewhere on the forum.

ryszard · 19th July 2020, 20:54

Hi,just taken my water bottle off my 2001 diesel saloon.As mentioned front bumper off,my bottle was held by two plastic scrivets,slightly larger in size than the ones holding the inner wing in situ.Regards Ry....

Blink · 22nd July 2020, 08:43

If it helps, here's a washer bottle mounting screw on a KV6. There are two screws (scrivets?), the one you can see here and another one on the opposite side of the bottle (indicated by the dotted arrow).

This pic is taken through the front RH wheel arch - the liner is off and the undertray is off.

The front bumper is still on in this pic. I think you can get to both bottle screws by lying under the car (maybe with undertray off) and reaching up - you certainly don't need to take the front bumper off. And you might be able to get to the screw shown without taking the wheel arch liner off either.

19th July 2020, 15:25	#1
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Washer Bottle Removal - diesel engine Afternoon folks - yes, due to rain, work and my ineptitude with a spanner, the "other" problem is still ongoing. (Belated HUGE thanks to MarinaBrian for suggestions and encouragement and Geoff in Manchester for VERY GENEROUS offer...). I've looked at threads regarding washer bottle removal and, quite honestly, can't find the 2 screws that I've seen mentioned. If only I could ease the neck out and leave the bottle in place..... Looking to remove it via the wheel arch. Last edited by Scimdaz; 19th July 2020 at 16:36..

22nd July 2020, 08:43	#10
Blink Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Under the car Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 210 Thanked 244 Times in 221 Posts	If it helps, here's a washer bottle mounting screw on a KV6. There are two screws (scrivets?), the one you can see here and another one on the opposite side of the bottle (indicated by the dotted arrow). This pic is taken through the front RH wheel arch - the liner is off and the undertray is off. The front bumper is still on in this pic. I think you can get to both bottle screws by lying under the car (maybe with undertray off) and reaching up - you certainly don't need to take the front bumper off. And you might be able to get to the screw shown without taking the wheel arch liner off either. Last edited by Blink; 22nd July 2020 at 08:58..

19th July 2020, 15:53	#3
Scimdaz Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sheffield Posts: 90 Thanks: 64 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Thanks - I think (hahaha). And here's me hoping NOT to have to take the car apart.....

19th July 2020, 20:54	#9
ryszard Gets stuck in Moonstone diesel,X351 Jaguar and now MG ZT 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 682 Thanks: 288 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Hi,just taken my water bottle off my 2001 diesel saloon.As mentioned front bumper off,my bottle was held by two plastic scrivets,slightly larger in size than the ones holding the inner wing in situ.Regards Ry....