Washer fluid cap

[sjw]

Is it normal for these to just not fit at all? Every time I go to fill my washer fluid up I struggle with, and then give up on, getting the damn thing to clip on properly. The whole thing comes off, which can't be right. I know some people put a Skoda/Audi one in

[LSBristol]

Mine clips in fine without any real effort. It definitely shouldn't all come off.

[sjw]

Mine clips in fine without any real effort. It definitely shouldn't all come off.

Maybe it came off once and I've put it back in the wrong order. I struggled with it for 5 or 10 minutes the other day before I just shoved it on as best as I could in a huff

[Ceefeesh]

The originals do come off and will go back on. One of these will fit but if you’re minded you might find it cheaper elsewhere!

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/products/lid-funnel-for-windscreen-washer-tank

[sjw]

Maybe someone can explain to me how it's supposed to fit, because I can't figure it out!

Two pieces come off: the filter, and the blue ring. Which is supposed to go on first?

The blue ring/cap part has little tabs that look as if they are supposed to fit under another part. Which part does it clip on to?

I showed my brother and my dad, and they couldn't figure it out either. It honestly feels like at some point they've been replaced with parts for a car that has a pipe diameter of like 2mm less!

[Ceefeesh]

From memory the blue ring goes on first and the filter slides into it.

[Jace]

The originals do come off and will go back on. One of these will fit but if you’re minded you might find it cheaper elsewhere!

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/products/lid-funnel-for-windscreen-washer-tank

I've got one of these rubber caps & I think I paid about £10 for it.

It does finish it off better than that cheap OEM thing they use.

[Jace]

Maybe someone can explain to me how it's supposed to fit, because I can't figure it out!

Two pieces come off: the filter, and the blue ring. Which is supposed to go on first?

The blue ring/cap part has little tabs that look as if they are supposed to fit under another part. Which part does it clip on to?

I showed my brother and my dad, and they couldn't figure it out either. It honestly feels like at some point they've been replaced with parts for a car that has a pipe diameter of like 2mm less!

The one Lamborghini use is slightly smaller in diameter than the VW version, I know this as they do theirs in Black & I bought one only to find out it doesn't fit 🤦‍♂️

[AGB]

Is it normal for these to just not fit at all? Every time I go to fill my washer fluid up I struggle with, and then give up on, getting the damn thing to clip on properly. The whole thing comes off, which can't be right. I know some people put a Skoda/Audi one in

Don't think it matters - the OEM part is really poor quality. VW will probably try and tell you it's for performance being lightweight. 

Take a look at this YouTube link, it shows the removal of the OEM.

From memory, I think you remove the cap assembly and then the filter as the filter has a lip which seats it on the aperture of the pipe. It then acts as a retainer for the lid assembly to stop it coming off as easily. If you yank it hard enough, the lower part of the assembly will catch the filter and pull it out at the same time. 

[symonh2000]

I saw somewhere about the cap being swappable for a Skoda Octavia item. It has an inbuilt funnel to help with refilling.