Hose taking wiper fluid to windscreen snapped at the connector, where it comes out through the car. Got a new connector, but wondering how to get out the old broken one from the car without scratching the body of the car. Is there an easier way to access the connector and replace it without damaging the paintwork?

I also need to change one of the plastic hoses - the one from the expansion tank to the engine. I have read in a few places how to unfasten these hoses. Pls, I would like a little more explanation on how to loosen these unusual hose connections. Grateful for your responses.

 

This is a super easy 15 minute repair.
- Open the bonnet and remove the 3 firewall beauty panels (I found a giant mouse nest under the master cylinder cover so it's good to look in there once in a while)
- On the wiper arm base, pry up the cover with your fingers, unscrew the wiper bolt and remove the wiper
- Unscrew 5 screws on the plastic windshield base cover
- Clip the zip tie holding the washer hose to the bottom of the broken fitting
- Remove the broken fitting with a quarter turn
- Reuse the rubber washer (unless it's perished) and install the new fitting
- Reassemble all and attach the wiper hose to the new fitting
- Voila! Wipey wipey squirt squirt!

 

@Cat herder, let's see your 1974 Moto Guzzi 850T Cafe Racer please!

 

Happy to oblige. Full resto on an old basket case. A winter project that was a good alternative to therapy. It's like riding a really fast steam locomotive. Enjoy!