What is this part on my bumper???? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

c_alex · 04-20-2020, 12:11 AM

I'm trying to take the bumper off my 2015 Subaru BRZ and found this cover thing on it that is preventing me from taking it off (I don't want to go ape and rip it off destroying it). I searched on Subaru's parts and nothing is there and I've only seen this on some bumpers. I think it is the sensor for the headlights but I could be wrong.

JCC · 04-20-2020, 12:20 AM

not a tow hook cover, right? (me too lazy to go outside and look at my car)

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c_alex · 04-20-2020, 12:31 AM

No I don't think it is a tow hook cover I have one on the plastic part of the bumper

Kiske · 04-20-2020, 12:59 AM

Its for euro spec cars with headlight washers/squirters.

beltax90 · 04-20-2020, 01:13 AM

pez dispenser

c_alex · 04-20-2020, 08:17 AM

How would I remove this (do I need to disconnect a cable or pull it off etc...)?

Opie · 04-20-2020, 11:27 AM

It's a headlight washer...not sure how it is removed. I would remove the wheel and pull the fender liner to get a look at it.

sneaky_pete · 04-23-2020, 11:17 AM

Headlight washer. If you get your fingernails under them you might be able to pull them out far enough to remove the fluid hose that attaches to the back of them. they are spring loaded - in there firmly, pull them straight towards you and don't twist them like you have done in your photo. might have to leave them until you remove the bumper to get your hand behind there to remove them before taking the bumper off completely.

these covers are known to fly away, probably when the washers are used at highway speed. I have disconnected mine for this reason - on the passenger side (RHD vehicle) you can remove the plastic cover on the bottom side of the front part of the bumper (the cover in front of the aluminium sump cover). you will see the bottom of the washer reservoir under the passenger side headlight. remove the cable to the pump on the very bottom on the washer bottle and tape up both ends to stop dust getting in there. the washer bottle has two motors - one for the windscreen (higher up) and one for the headlights (the lower one). the headlight washer only works when the headlights are on and the windscreen washer is activated.

No warning lights or anything following disconnection.

04-20-2020, 12:11 AM	#1
c_alex Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ (Manual) Location: Sydney Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is this part on my bumper???? I'm trying to take the bumper off my 2015 Subaru BRZ and found this cover thing on it that is preventing me from taking it off (I don't want to go ape and rip it off destroying it). I searched on Subaru's parts and nothing is there and I've only seen this on some bumpers. I think it is the sensor for the headlights but I could be wrong. Attached Images

04-20-2020, 12:59 AM	#4
Kiske Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: RX-7 / BRZ Location: USA Posts: 2,349 Thanks: 1,031 Thanked 2,501 Times in 1,081 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its for euro spec cars with headlight washers/squirters. __________________ //2013 World Rally Blue BRZ Limited FBM Turbo--gone //2018 Crystal White Pearl BRZ Ts 2.2l Harrop Supercharged

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JCC Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Drives: 2016 ice silver metallic Location: US Posts: 77 Thanks: 47 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	not a tow hook cover, right? (me too lazy to go outside and look at my car) Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

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c_alex Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ (Manual) Location: Sydney Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No I don't think it is a tow hook cover I have one on the plastic part of the bumper

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04-20-2020, 08:17 AM	#6
c_alex Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ (Manual) Location: Sydney Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How would I remove this (do I need to disconnect a cable or pull it off etc...)?

04-23-2020, 11:17 AM	#8
sneaky_pete Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: MY14 86 GTS Manual Velocity Orange Location: Australia Posts: 83 Thanks: 4 Thanked 52 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Headlight washer. If you get your fingernails under them you might be able to pull them out far enough to remove the fluid hose that attaches to the back of them. they are spring loaded - in there firmly, pull them straight towards you and don't twist them like you have done in your photo. might have to leave them until you remove the bumper to get your hand behind there to remove them before taking the bumper off completely. these covers are known to fly away, probably when the washers are used at highway speed. I have disconnected mine for this reason - on the passenger side (RHD vehicle) you can remove the plastic cover on the bottom side of the front part of the bumper (the cover in front of the aluminium sump cover). you will see the bottom of the washer reservoir under the passenger side headlight. remove the cable to the pump on the very bottom on the washer bottle and tape up both ends to stop dust getting in there. the washer bottle has two motors - one for the windscreen (higher up) and one for the headlights (the lower one). the headlight washer only works when the headlights are on and the windscreen washer is activated. No warning lights or anything following disconnection.

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