teg_09

Hey I've constantly been searching threads and trying to track down a pdf of visual guide that shows front bumper removal for the 2009-2012 TL with the headlight washers integrated into the bumper. I know its a Canadian thing and shouldn't be much different for removal, but I can't seem to see how the bumper will have play with those covers on. any help would be appreciated as I have it prepped for removal.


Thanks

potmilkz

i would assume you remove the bumper like you would with the US spec.. only thing probably you need to do is to disconnect the washers once you pry a bit of the bumper off.

lift3d_

^^ if you do that, you will have washer fluid all over your driveway in a matter of seconds.

I couldn't find a way to disconnect them without spilling as it is connected by a rubber hose on the passenger side. The hose has about 1ft of play, so once everything else was disconnected I just swung the bumper off to the side on a sheet and kept the hose connected. here's a photo:

https://i.imgur.com/mRuTETQ.jpg

potmilkz

you know.. you can just clamp the hose with something and remove it..

lift3d_

be my guest and give it a shot, it's rigid tubing. I'm sure you're correct, I wasn't able to make it happen though.

teg_09

So do I need to worry about the arm assembly at all or just pull it to the side and those caps will come with it?

madmr2

The simplest thing to do in my opinion is to just disconnect electrical connector at the pump and remove the pump with the bumper and everything else still attached. Of course put a pan under it as it will dump all of your tank's content...

potmilkz

yea i would completely disable the whole unit..

acupower

I think you are all overthinking this...It's windshield washer fluid. It does not stain pavement and will quickly evaporate. It also costs $3 per gallon.

andrewcjduong

You gotta remove it from the back of the bumper. THere's a little clip that holds the hose to the bumper itself. Don't lose them... It's the smallest clips in the world too.