Wipers/Washers - Headlamp Washer Jet Cover Falls Off
XT501-09DATE 06/03
X-TYPE
MODEL
2002-03 MY X-TYPE
VIN
C00001-D29054
Loss Of Headlamp Washer Jet Cover - Poor Retention - Install Pre-painted Covers/Revised Link
Issue:
Some 2002-03 MY X-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may experience the loss of one or both covers from the headlamp power wash jets.
Two new modified headlamp powerwash jet links and painted covers are to be installed, when one or both covers are missing.
Action:
On a customer complaint basis only, install all the components from the repair kit when one or both covers are missing.
Note:
Each kit includes two painted and modified covers and two modified links.
WORKSHOP PROCEDURE
1. Working on first headlamp powerwash jet, grip headlamp powerwash jet cover with fingers and slowly pull headlamp powerwash jet out to its operating position.
Note:
If headlamp powerwash jet cover is missing/lost, pull headlamp powerwash jet slowly out to operating position using pliers or hook.
2. Displace and remove headlamp powerwash jet cover from link if installed.
3. Displace and remove headlamp powerwash jet cover link from headlamp powerwash jet (Illustration 1).
4. Install and seat new link to headlamp powerwash jet (Illustration 2).
Note:
New link pegs are offset lowermost when installed for correct seating of cover to bumper.
5. Install new cover assembly to new link (Illustration 3).
Note:
Powerwash jet covers are marked on the rear face left hand or right hand.
6. Slowly release headlamp powerwash jet to its retracted position.
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install remaining headlamp powerwash jet link and cover.
Parts Information
Note:
Each kit includes two painted and modified covers and two modified links.
Warranty Information:
Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table.
This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.