Headlight Washer Jet Cover Peeling
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Headlight Washer Jet Cover Peeling
Sorry if this is addressed elsewhere but after hunting the forum I couldn't find anything relating to the 2007 XKR.
I noticed yesterday that my driver side headlight washer cover had started some sever bubbling and peeling. You don't notice it from a distance but close up it is really obvious (see photo).
Has anyone seen this before? And do you knw the part number for a replacement? I couldn't seem to find one.
Thanks
Ian
Bubbling Washer Cover
Bubbling Washer Cover
I noticed yesterday that my driver side headlight washer cover had started some sever bubbling and peeling. You don't notice it from a distance but close up it is really obvious (see photo).
Has anyone seen this before? And do you knw the part number for a replacement? I couldn't seem to find one.
Thanks
Ian
Bubbling Washer Cover
Bubbling Washer Cover
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Thanks so much, but not sure?? I saw that part # (C2P8256), but it looks like it is the nozzle not the cover (see this diagram: HEADLAMP COMPONENTS for 2007 Jaguar XK)
Unless the nozzle comes with the cover?
Unless the nozzle comes with the cover?
Last edited by 42V8XKR; 11-26-2016 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Added another question
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Sorry if this is addressed elsewhere but after hunting the forum I couldn't find anything relating to the 2007 XKR.
I noticed yesterday that my driver side headlight washer cover had started some sever bubbling and peeling. You don't notice it from a distance but close up it is really obvious (see photo).
Has anyone seen this before? And do you knw the part number for a replacement? I couldn't seem to find one.
Thanks
Ian
Bubbling Washer Cover
Bubbling Washer Cover
I noticed yesterday that my driver side headlight washer cover had started some sever bubbling and peeling. You don't notice it from a distance but close up it is really obvious (see photo).
Has anyone seen this before? And do you knw the part number for a replacement? I couldn't seem to find one.
Thanks
Ian
Bubbling Washer Cover
Bubbling Washer Cover
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42V8XKR (02-18-2017)
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Smooth out the bubbles with some light sanding and put some chrome tape on it to make it look original again.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...FQlWDQodfBABSw
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...FQlWDQodfBABSw
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42V8XKR (02-18-2017)
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@michaelodonnell123 Great Tip. Thanks for sharing. I am having an recurring engine light issue which Jaguar San Diego are trying to resolve, so got them to order me a replacement, just so I have it to replace when i am ready. I didn't ask them to fit it as they wanted to remove the headlight at a cost of $300+ I think I will try your idea in the meantime. Will post photos when complete.
Last edited by 42V8XKR; 02-18-2017 at 09:48 PM.
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Thanks. I was able to purchase the replacement but they wanted over $300 to replace this, saying the headlight would have to be removed and possible the front bumper!! Anyone got any tricks or tips for replacing this in a less expensive manner? I just spent $1800 and 3-weeks wait having a check engine light diagnosed and fixed, so running a bit low on the funding pool (i.e. the wife is starting to notice!!)
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WAIT! WAIT!!! The cover can be replaced WITHOUT removing the bumper OR the headlight assembly.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
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WAIT! WAIT!!! The cover can be replaced WITHOUT removing the bumper OR the headlight assembly.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
Will give this a try and report back soon. Cheers
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WAIT! WAIT!!! The cover can be replaced WITHOUT removing the bumper OR the headlight assembly.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
Get a small wire hook-like thing and pull the wiper arm straight forward out of the housing. Have someone hold it for you as you pull the cover off the two small plastic pins that are on the housing. It is SUPER easy. Put the new cover on the two pins (make sure you get the correct ones on each side, they are different), then let the wiper are retract.
The entire job should take you NO MORE than four minutes.
Nice to know the engineers took mercy on this one.