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Old 6th July 2025, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by dangerdred View Post
Things have now ended up that I'm going to have to try and fix it myself, so hoped someone could tell me before I go through the hassle of extricating my tools out of the storage unit, if the headlight washer hoses can be accessed without removal of the bumper cover?
On the PF D3, both the wires and pipes run along the bottom of the bumper, within that section below all the grilles. I've highlighted where on your photo in red. As best as I can see from photos on eBay of FL bumpers, the wires and pipes go along the same route.

As for getting to them, I would say the 'easiest' option is to take the bumper off. Getting at the pipes either side of the main grille may be doable, but problematic, as the wires and pipes are all clipped into place, and I reckon getting at them behind the main grille would incur some swearing. Considering the bottom of the bumper extends quite a bit, you'll be reaching in about 6-8 just to reach them.

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