removing headlight washers?

ZStig · 08-31-2011, 09:50 AM

What did people here use to block the water line running to the headlight washers?

z4mnyc · 08-31-2011, 11:22 AM

I just unplugged the pump power supply.

Beedub · 08-31-2011, 11:28 AM

i just uplugged it and it pissed all over the floor, lol.....

Finnegan · 08-31-2011, 11:39 AM

So Roffle, do you want to make sure they don't turn on (pull fuse, or disconnect pump power supply), or actually remove and block the water line going to the washer nozzles themselves? I'm guessing if you disconnect the line and want to "plug" them you'd need to find some kind of plug that would fit drip system tubing or perhaps fish air line/pump tubing (hardware store or pet store perhaps).

ZStig · 08-31-2011, 12:18 PM

I'd like to remove the lines going to the headlight nozzles, at the "T" fitting in the water line. Also remove the water lines going from that "T" to them. Just unplugging the water line means everything else drains out too (the windshielf washer system)

for 1. very minor weight savings up front
2. so I don't lose water/meth mixture on washing the unnecessaries

a_riddler · 08-31-2011, 02:43 PM

I snipped the tube @ the pump and used a zip tie to close the tube. I removed the rest of the equipment.

There is an opportunity to make a cap/plug for removing the headlight pump altogether.

Shipkiller · 08-31-2011, 04:12 PM

Just disconnected the electrical connector to the secondary pump that powers the headlight washers. No issue. No leaks. They never activate.

This is the quickest and easiest way, unless you want to remove the entire assembly.

ZStig · 08-31-2011, 04:41 PM

Where is this secondary pump located?

Shipkiller · 08-31-2011, 04:55 PM

It's the rear most one. I wish I had a picture.

Disconnect, cover the connectors and tie back.

boydgti · 08-31-2011, 06:02 PM

Just take out #40 fuse done

inTgr8r · 08-31-2011, 09:26 PM

I did mine when I did the headlights.
check this thread for pics; the last pic shows the washer connection with a short tube & plugged end.
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572878

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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	I'd like to remove the lines going to the headlight nozzles, at the "T" fitting in the water line. Also remove the water lines going from that "T" to them. Just unplugging the water line means everything else drains out too (the windshielf washer system) for 1. very minor weight savings up front 2. so I don't lose water/meth mixture on washing the unnecessaries __________________
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	So Roffle, do you want to make sure they don't turn on (pull fuse, or disconnect pump power supply), or actually remove and block the water line going to the washer nozzles themselves? I'm guessing if you disconnect the line and want to "plug" them you'd need to find some kind of plug that would fit drip system tubing or perhaps fish air line/pump tubing (hardware store or pet store perhaps).
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	Just disconnected the electrical connector to the secondary pump that powers the headlight washers. No issue. No leaks. They never activate. This is the quickest and easiest way, unless you want to remove the entire assembly.
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	It's the rear most one. I wish I had a picture. Disconnect, cover the connectors and tie back.
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