Dave_

Yes, the washers work when the h/l are on and you activate the washers. it makes quite the mess when u have a clean, dry car.

Doc H

One suggestion is just have the service dept. remove it when you get there - doesn't look too difficult even if connected to a washer. In your case should just be a trim piece that just pops out (just be sure you use a trim tool or protect the surrounding edges).

Blake P

For anyone who cares, the body shop was able to pop off the washer cover from the outside and in fact there was no washer (as described earlier). They are repainting the cover and will pop it back on when complete. Thanks for all your help, fellas!